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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
By Collin Binkley

How Trump’s dyslexia slurs perpetuate myths about the learning disability

Eighteen-year-old Lauryn Muller was scrolling through social media when she encountered a video of Donald Trump disparaging California Governor Gavin Newsom over his dyslexia.

The clip deeply affected Ms Muller, stirring memories of her own difficulties learning to read and the persistent feeling that something was amiss with her. Mr Trump had labelled Mr Newsom "stupid," "low IQ," "mentally disabled," and declared him "unfit to become president."

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