29 mins agoNewsom’s wife accuses Trump of misogyny after heated 60 Minutes clash

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, blasted President Donald Trump over his recent “60 Minutes” interview, accusing him of showing “contempt” toward a female journalist and fueling a broader culture of misogyny.

During an interview with “60 Minutes” host Norah O’Donnell that aired Sunday, President Donald Trump pushed back after she read from the alleged shooter’s manifesto, which described administration officials as “targets” and included accusations against him.

“I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would … you’re horrible people,” Trump said, before turning directly to O’Donnell. “I’m not any of those things … You should be ashamed of yourself reading that. You shouldn’t be reading that on ‘60 Minutes.’ You’re a disgrace, but, go ahead, let’s finish the interview.”

Siebel Newsom took to X the next day to air her frustrations with the president and his interview.

“My family and I watched the 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump and Norah O’Donnell last night, and we were shocked,” she wrote. “Seeing a president speak to a woman journalist with that level of contempt — and a clear allergy to facts — is disturbing, though at this point not unexpected given his pattern of behavior.

“But that is the problem. Because when that level of disrespect from the highest office in the country repeats itself, it starts to trickle down into our culture and define what power looks like, shaping how boys and plenty of men see women and girls and what they come to accept as normal behavior,” Newsom added.

She went on to argue the issue reflects a broader cultural problem fueled by political division and online discourse.

“Add in rhetoric rooted in political division, amplified by a digital ecosystem that rewards outrage and misinformation, and this cultural norm of hate, othering, and misogyny becomes pervasive,” Newsom continued. “Behavior that should be challenged gets normalized; what should raise concern is amplified and cheered on.

“It’s no wonder we have a culture that normalizes dominance and aggression toward women and girls, which not only silences them but also leads to internalized misogyny in others,” she added. “Thank you to Norah, all of the female journalists, and frankly to all of YOU who continue to be brave and speak truth to power.”