Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, deflected a question regarding her husband's potential presidential aspirations during a recent interview with MS NOW host Stephanie Ruhle. She stated that their current focus is on governing California and on broader democratic principles.
When asked directly if the governor was aspiring to the presidency, Siebel Newsom responded that their efforts are concentrated on California. "I believe right now we are focused on California. We built a foundation. I’ve been focused on women and children and communities. I’m really proud of the work we’re doing to close the women’s wealth gap, the women’s wage gap to get women on public company boards," she said. She also highlighted the state's economic growth under her husband's leadership, noting that California's GDP has surged.
Siebel Newsom speculated that she and the governor might be perceived as a threat by the GOP due to their advocacy for diversity. "Diversity is our secret sauce. It’s what my husband and I stand for and represent and champion. And so I guess in that regard, we’re a threat to the GOP," she stated.
She further elaborated on their broader concerns, saying, "Right now we’re focused on California, and we’re focused on saving our democracy because clearly we have an unhinged leader who is coming at his political enemies and trying to intimidate us all, sow fear, distrust and chaos." She added that the international community is watching the United States with concern.
Governor Newsom has previously indicated he would give a 2028 presidential run serious consideration following the 2026 midterm elections. In June, he accused former President Donald Trump of directing the Department of Justice to investigate him and his wife, stating the probe was intended to undermine any future presidential bid.
Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker, leads The Representation Project, a nonprofit organization that advocates for feminism through media. The organization has faced allegations of "pay-for-play," with critics suggesting that corporate donations could influence the governor.
