Megyn Kelly Blasts Gavin Newsom’s Wife Over Resurfaced Sister Remarks on Sister’s Death [WATCH]

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly criticized Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, over resurfaced comments about her sister’s death, raising questions about remarks made in a 2015 documentary and her broader views on crime and leadership, as reported by The New York Post.

Kelly addressed the issue during Wednesday’s episode of SiriusXM’s “The Megyn Kelly Show,” reacting to a clip from Siebel Newsom’s documentary “The Mask You Live In,” in which she discussed a childhood tragedy involving her family.

“We’ve got to start with this nutcase, Jennifer Siebel Newsom… what’s going on?” Kelly said.

In the documentary, Siebel Newsom spoke about losing her older sister shortly before her seventh birthday. “I told them about my own loss,” Siebel Newsom said.

Here’s What They’re Not Telling You About Your Retirement

“I lost my elder sister a few days before my seventh birthday, and I blame myself for her death.”

She made the comments while describing her work interviewing incarcerated youth, drawing a comparison between her experience and individuals serving time for violent crimes.

“And I share that because they ultimately were accused of committing these violent crimes and sentenced for life,” she said.

This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year

“And I think it shocked them that this, you know, blonde lady who was interviewing them had a similar story — was perhaps in the wrong place at the wrong time — but wasn’t punished the way they were because clearly it was an accident, but theirs was probably an accident, too,” she said.

Kelly reacted to the remarks by calling attention to what she described as a broader implication.

“She casually references the fact that she accidentally killed her sister… which I don’t think most people knew,” Kelly said. She added, “Everything about that was a record scratch.”

Kelly also criticized the comparison Siebel Newsom made in the documentary. “Everyone who’s in juvenile prison got there by accident?… There’s absolutely no accountability,” Kelly said.

Siebel Newsom has previously stated that her sister died in a golf cart accident during a family vacation in Hawaii when she was a child.

Accounts describe the vehicle moving backward while her sister was behind it, resulting in her death. She has spoken publicly about the trauma and guilt she experienced following the incident.

Kelly commented on the circumstances surrounding the accident. “Frankly, that’s the parents’ fault for letting six-year-olds be at the wheel of golf carts,” she said, describing the event as “horrifically tragic.”

The resurfaced documentary clip has circulated widely online, bringing renewed attention to the statements. Additional remarks from Siebel Newsom about women’s leadership also drew criticism.

In another clip, she said change would occur when “women come together and partner with our male allies… when more women are in the room making decisions, changing the status quo, and transforming culture and society.”

She also suggested that increased female participation in early Silicon Valley could have reduced “bigotry, racism, misogyny, and hate online.”

Kelly pushed back on those claims, pointing to the role of women in the tech industry. “There actually have been women in very big roles in tech virtually from the beginning,” Kelly said.

She added, “Elizabeth Holmes… How’d that work out?”

A spokesperson for Siebel Newsom responded by referencing a statement posted on X by the governor’s press office.

“Trump is threatening to obliterate a civilization tonight… and Fox News is focused on running nonstop hit pieces on California’s First Partner,” the account said. “This is the MAGA distraction machine — in full force.”

The spokesperson also said the clip cited by critics is more than a decade old and was part of Siebel Newsom’s work with incarcerated individuals, emphasizing that she was discussing how inmates felt defined by their crimes rather than equating their actions with her own experience.

They also addressed criticism regarding her comments on women in tech, citing figures showing women make up roughly 25% of the tech workforce and 11% of leadership roles.

The spokesperson said Siebel Newsom “continues to advocate for stronger pathways for women to advance in the workforce,” including in the technology sector.

Warning: Account balances and purchasing power no longer tell the same story. Know in 2 minutes if your retirement is working for you.

The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LifeZette. Contact us for guidelines on submitting your own commentary.