Photos of a young Gavin Newsom have surfaced online that refute a claim he made during a book tour stop in Georgia earlier this week, during which he also remarked a mostly black audience that many viewed as highly racist.

When sharing a stage with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Newsom said, “I’m not trying to impress you. I’m just trying to impress upon you, ‘I’m like you.’ I’m no better than you. I’m a 960 SAT guy.” But photos that have since surfaced on social media indicate that Newsom’s family was extremely privileged, well-to-do, and highly connected to people like the oil magnate Getty family.

Meanwhile, Newsom is also facing backlash after remarks he made about his SAT score.

Speaking Sunday night at an event promoting his forthcoming memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry,” Newsom reflected on his academic struggles and sought to draw a point of relatability.

In addition to his remark about his SAT score, Newsom added: “And I’m not trying to offend anyone. I’m not trying to act all there if you got 940 … You’ve never seen me read a speech because I cannot read a speech.”

The remarks quickly sparked criticism online, with detractors arguing that Newsom’s attempt at self-deprecation veered into offensive territory.