UPDATE: California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom delivered a passionate speech targeting President Donald Trump during a press conference on November 3, 2025, in support of Proposition 50, Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed redistricting measure. Her remarks ignited intense debate and quickly went viral, highlighting the escalating tensions between California’s Democratic leadership and the Trump administration.
Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, Siebel Newsom openly criticized Trump, declaring she would not raise her children to view him as an “acceptable American leader.” Her statement resonated with the audience, who erupted in applause as she argued that Trump embodies “terror” and “greed,” characteristics she believes should never define true leadership.
“I will tell you right now, I will not raise my children to think Donald Trump is an acceptable American leader,” Siebel Newsom emphasized. “Nor that he is what the leader of our great country should behave like.”
Siebel Newsom’s remarks were not just personal; they were also political. She accused Trump of enriching himself and his close associates while stripping away rights and freedoms. Her compelling narrative included a critique of Trump’s upbringing, suggesting that better parental guidance could have altered his behavior, stating, “Maybe if Donald Trump’s parents had taught him any of these lessons, they wouldn’t be in this mess.”
As tensions mount between California officials and President Trump—who resumed office in January 2025 alongside Vice President J.D. Vance—this event underscores a growing divide. Siebel Newsom did not hold back, labeling Trump a “con artist” and a “predator,” and even going so far as to call him the “worst president in our nation’s history.”
While her speech energized the mostly Democratic crowd, it also drew criticism from conservative commentators. Some argued her tone was excessively hostile. Notably, political commentator Joe Concha tweeted about Siebel Newsom’s attendance at a high-profile dinner while criticizing the Newsom family’s private school choices amid public school closures.
The press conference was part of the campaign for Proposition 50, known as the Election Rigging Response Act. Governor Newsom introduced this measure earlier this year, seeking voter approval for temporary congressional district maps through the end of the decade. Critics have pointed out that this could lead to gerrymandering, echoing similar concerns raised in states like Texas.
As the public vote on Proposition 50 approaches, the political rhetoric and stakes are intensifying. California officials are preparing for a fierce debate as they gear up for the high-stakes political battles leading into the 2026 elections. The urgency of these developments means that all eyes will be on how this measure impacts the political landscape in the coming months.
Siebel Newsom’s comments raise significant questions about leadership, values, and the future of political discourse in America. As both sides brace for what lies ahead, the implications of her speech and Proposition 50 will undoubtedly shape the political conversation.
