Gavin Newsom wins Trump’s insults — and his attention

President Trump has begun attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom personally, including targeting his dyslexia, signaling that the White House views Newsom as a serious political threat among Democrats. Newsom recently disclosed his dyslexia in a new book, and Trump has seized on the detail as fodder for campaign-style criticism. The targeting suggests Trump sees Newsom as a potential rival worthy of the kind of relentless public assault he typically reserves for his most formidable opponents. Trump's allies have joined in the attacks, indicating a coordinated effort to damage Newsom's political standing ahead of future contests. The move reflects how Trump's political playbook focuses on defining opponents through personal criticism rather than policy disagreement.