Trump Says Presidents 'Should Not Have Learning Disabilities' as He Mocks Newsom's Dyslexia

Ranking U.S. Presidents: Best and Worst

From George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump in 2024, each U.S. president has left their mark on the nation and the world in various ways. Credit: ShutterstockBy Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Mar 17 2026 (IPS) Throughout its 250-year history, following the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the United States has elected 47 presidents. From George Washington in 1789 to Donald Trump in 2024, each U.S. president has left their mark on the…

(S+) Indigenous Activist Nick Tilsen: "Trump Wants to Hear Nothing about the Genocide against Indigenous Nations"

The United States this year is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump is turning 80. The site of the party is to be a sacred site in the Black Hills - and Indigenous activist Nick Tilsen is in no mood to join in.

Trump says Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia makes him unqualified to be president: ‘LOW IQ’

The president once again attacked Newsom over his dyslexia, noting his learning disability makes him unqualified to lead America.

Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.

Trump discloses Florida Republican’s ‘terminal’ diagnosis in meandering talk

President revealed details of Neal Dunn’s health prompting Mike Johnson, the House speaker, to say it ‘wasn’t public’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump on Monday publicly revealed details about a Republican congressman’s “terminal” diagnosis that could have left him “dead by June”, prompting Mike Johnson, speaker of the House, to say: “That wasn’t public.”Trump touched on Neal Dunn’s health …

Trump divulges congressman’s terminal illness, says doctors said he could be ‘dead by June’

The US president pressed House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss the private medical details of Republican congressman, Neal Dunn, who had a serious health issue.