As conservatives accuse Newsom of bigotry, California governor's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage"

Briana Lupea

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pushed back Monday on conservatives who accused the California governor of racism and bigotry for comments he made while promoting his new book. Newsom spoke Sunday with Dickens in front of a packed auditorium, reflecting on his academic challenges. "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you," Newsom said. "I'm a 960 SAT guy and you know, I'm not trying to offend anyone — you know —