Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump during a political event.

Newsom Questions Trump's Mental Health After Wildfire Remarks | AI News Digest

Published: October 15, 2025, 12:34 p.m. Politics Neutral

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again targeted President Donald Trump's cognitive abilities, reigniting a debate over the President's mental fitness. This renewed critique follows a recent speech in which Trump repeated an erroneous assertion about California's wildfire management. During an event honoring conservative figure Charlie Kirk, Trump alleged that the state’s decision not to utilize water from the Pacific Northwest was a factor in the extensive property damage caused by wildfires. Newsom responded on social media, questioning whether Trump's disconnect from reality could be indicative of dementia, and referenced an AI-generated response that supported this notion. This exchange continues Newsom's earlier remarks regarding Trump's mental state, which he initially made in August. The White House has yet to address this latest incident, which underscores ongoing worries about Trump's health as he leads the nation at an older age.

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