Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Newsom Challenges Trump to Cognitive Test
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, accepted a challenge from former President Donald Trump to take a cognitive test.
Trump had mocked Newsom's ability to pass such a test during a speech at the Kennedy Center.
Newsom responded on social media with the phrase 'Person.
Woman.
Man.
Camera.
TV.'
and invited Trump to set a time and place for the test.
This exchange is part of a larger political rivalry between the two, with Trump also announcing an unspecified 'Fraud Investigation of California.'
Newsom's team has strongly rebutted Trump's accusations, calling him a 'deranged, habitual liar.'
Newsom is set to deliver his final State of the State address on January 8, where he is expected to address these issues further.
Gavin Newsom accepted Donald Trump's challenge to take a cognitive test, responding with 'Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.'
Trump mocked Newsom's ability to pass a cognitive test during a speech at the Kennedy Center, suggesting all presidents and vice presidents should take such exams.
Newsom invited Trump to name the time and place for the cognitive test, escalating their political rivalry.
Trump announced an unspecified 'Fraud Investigation of California,' which Newsom's team dismissed as false.
Newsom is set to deliver his final State of the State address on January 8, where he is expected to address these issues further.
- Who
- Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump
- What
- Newsom challenges Trump to a cognitive test after Trump's mockery
- When
- January 6, 2026, with an upcoming State of the State address on January 8, 2026
- Where
- California and the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
- Why
- In response to Trump's challenge and mockery, Newsom accepted and invited Trump to name the time and place for the test.
Gavin Newsom
Donald Trump
Cognitive Test Challenge
Gavin Newsom
Newsom accepted Trump's challenge to take a cognitive test, stating 'Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.' and inviting Trump to name the time and place.
Donald Trump
Trump mocked Newsom's ability to pass a cognitive test, claiming he couldn't and suggesting all presidents and vice presidents should take such exams.
Political Rivalry
Gavin Newsom
Newsom has been playing offense against the Trump administration, responding to Trump's accusations with strong rebuttals.
Donald Trump
Trump has been critical of Newsom, mocking his governance and announcing a 'Fraud Investigation of California' without providing details.
- Person
- Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump
- Event
- Cognitive test challenge
- Context
- Trump's speech at the Kennedy Center and Newsom's response on X
- Newsom's Response
- 'Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.'
- Trump's Accusation
- Claimed Newsom couldn't pass a cognitive test
- Investigation
- Trump announced a 'Fraud Investigation of California' without details
- Newsom's Rebuttal
- Called Trump a 'deranged, habitual liar'
- Upcoming Event
- Newsom's final State of the State address on January 8