Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new film shines a light on the human cost of unregulated social media

Jennifer Siebel Newsom released her new film, "Miss Representation: Rise Up," this week, focusing on the negative impacts of social media, particularly algorithms and deepfakes, on women. The film explores the backlash faced by women in the digital age. Siebel Newsom's film launch coincided with a significant political development: on Monday, June 15, 2026, her husband, California Governor Gavin Newsom, announced that the couple is under investigation by the Department of Justice. This investigation reportedly includes a specific focus on Siebel Newsom's taxes and the California Partners Project, a non-profit she co-founded. The California Partners Project received $4.3 million in donations solicited by Governor Newsom. Governor Newsom characterized the investigation as a "personal vendetta" orchestrated by Donald Trump, suggesting it was motivated by his potential presidential candidacy. The timing of the film's release and the announcement of the investigation highlights a period of intense scrutiny for the couple.