California’s First Lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom hijacked a press event to lecture reporters on their coverage priorities, exposing the left’s expectation that media exist solely to promote their political agenda rather than hold government accountable.
First Lady Takes Over Press Conference
Jennifer Siebel Newsom tapped her husband’s shoulder during a Wednesday bill signing ceremony and seized the microphone to chastise reporters for their question choices. The California First Lady told journalists they were complicit in a war on women because they dared to ask Governor Newsom about the state’s disastrous high-speed rail project and his upcoming meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Her intervention came after the governor signed legislation directing state funds to Planned Parenthood, replacing federal dollars that were rightfully cut in 2015. This inappropriate outburst reveals the left’s expectation that the media serve as propaganda arms rather than watchdogs holding politicians accountable for their stewardship of taxpayer resources.
California Taxpayers Fund Abortion Giant
Governor Newsom enacted legislation providing ongoing state funding to Planned Parenthood, forcing California taxpayers to subsidize the organization after federal reimbursements were eliminated. The 2015 federal defunding blocked taxpayer money from flowing to an organization that performs over 300,000 abortions annually, a commonsense policy that respected Americans’ conscience rights.
California Democrats have consistently passed state-level measures to backfill this gap, prioritizing funding for Planned Parenthood while the state faces massive budget deficits, crumbling roads, and an out-of-control homelessness crisis. This bill represents yet another example of progressive politicians putting ideological allies ahead of genuine infrastructure needs and fiscal responsibility that would benefit all Californians regardless of political affiliation.
Media Accountability Triggers Progressive Outrage
The reporters’ persistence in asking about California’s failing high-speed rail boondoggle and Newsom’s international travel schedule represents exactly the kind of accountability journalism that should occur at government events. California’s high-speed rail project has become a national embarrassment, burning through tens of billions in taxpayer dollars with virtually nothing to show for it except broken promises and cost overruns. Questions about why the governor prioritizes foreign trips and Planned Parenthood funding over fixing the state’s real problems are entirely legitimate. Siebel Newsom’s emotional reaction, claiming reporters enable a war on women by performing their basic duty, demonstrates how the left views any scrutiny of their priorities as hostile attacks rather than necessary democratic oversight.
Wow—
Jenifer Siebel Newsom—CA’s First Partner and Gov’s wife— scolds California Capitol press corps for not asking on topic questions at a Planned Parenthood press conference.
“You don’t seem to care.”
Most of the journalists in the room —repping AP to NY Times —were women. pic.twitter.com/I59M0Kvl0j
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) February 11, 2026
Political Theater Exposes Progressive Priorities
The bill signing ceremony featured Planned Parenthood representatives and California’s Women’s Caucus in a carefully staged event designed to generate favorable media coverage for progressive causes. When reporters refused to play along and instead pursued questions about California’s actual crises affecting millions of residents, the First Lady’s frustration boiled over.
Her accusation that journalists wonder why there is a horrific war on women “because you don’t seem to care” perfectly captures the left’s worldview that disagreement equals hatred. The reporters continued with their unrelated questions after the scolding, showing rare backbone in the face of progressive pressure tactics. California residents drowning under high taxes, crime, homelessness, and failing infrastructure deserve journalists who prioritize accountability over serving as cheerleaders for left-wing policy priorities that consistently fail to deliver promised results.
Just to give you a little idea of who Jennifer Siebel Newsom is, moments after Gavin was caught having an affair with his campaign manager’s wife, Jenn attempted to slut shame the aide and then sought advice on damage control from Harvey Weinstein two years AFTER she would claim… pic.twitter.com/V7MBaijJDZ
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) November 4, 2025
Sources:
Gavin Newsom’s wife scolds reporters at Planned Parenthood funding bill signing ceremony – Fox News
Gavin Newsom’s wife scolds reporters at Planned Parenthood funding bill signing ceremony – AOL