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WATCH: To a crowd of black voters in my home state of GA, @GavinNewsom said “I am like you. I'm a...

By CJ Pearson

Posted February 23, 2026

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About the Creator

CJ Pearson is a young conservative activist and influencer from Georgia, known for his outspoken criticism of Democrats and viral social media posts targeting progressive politicians. His style is direct, emotional, and outrage-driven, often framing issues through a lens of racial and political hypocrisy to rally Republican audiences. As a self-described high-achieving Black man, he positions himself as credible on issues of casual racism and personal success in education.

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The post criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom for comments made to a predominantly Black audience in Atlanta, Georgia, during a book tour event with Mayor Andre Dickens, where Newsom said, 'I'm like you. I'm no better than you. You know, I'm a 960 SAT guy,' implying shared modest academic achievements.[1][2] Pearson, identifying as a young Black man who excelled in college admissions, calls this 'casual racism' and 'outrageous,' contrasting it with imagined backlash if Donald Trump said the same.[1] The clip, part of Newsom's promotion of his book 'Young Man in a Hurry,' sparked widespread conservative outrage labeling it patronizing and reinforcing 'soft bigotry of low expectations.'[2][3]

🔥Why It's Trending

The post went viral with over 20 million views on the original clip shared by End Wokeness, amplified by influencers like Nicki Minaj, Ted Cruz, and Clay Travis amid Newsom's national book tour and perceived 2028 presidential ambitions.[2] Timing aligns with midterm election discussions and Newsom's out-of-state appearances, fueling partisan attacks on Democrats ahead of 2026 cycles.[3] Conservative media coverage intensified the spread, contrasting it with past Biden and Hochul gaffes.[3]

💡Fun Facts

1Newsom's spokesperson defended the remarks as long-publicized, including mentions of dyslexia, dismissing criticism as 'MAGA-manufactured outrage.'[2]
2A 960 SAT score from Newsom's era equates roughly to the 36th percentile, below average but not uncommon for many applicants.[1]
3The event was part of Newsom's 'Young Man in a Hurry' book tour, launched in early 2026, focusing on Democratic strategies against Trump and MAGA.[3]
4Conservatives compared it to Joe Biden's 'poor kids are just as bright as white kids' remark, highlighting perceived patterns of condescension.[3]
5Newsom has been campaigning nationally, including South Carolina and Georgia, to build a profile beyond California amid 2028 speculation.[4]

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