Hey folks,
This segment got heated, but the core issue is pretty straightforward: Republicans are elevating clips of Jennifer Siebel Newsom right now for a reason. It’s not random—it’s part of a broader effort to define Gavin Newsom early, because they see him as a serious 2028 threat.
What I pushed back on is the idea that this is some organic outrage cycle. It’s not. It’s a distraction strategy. Instead of talking about Trump’s economic record, rising costs, or foreign policy risks, the focus shifts to something designed to spark outrage and go viral online.
That doesn’t mean candidates and their families are off-limits—but voters should be clear-eyed about what’s actually at stake. If we’re spending more time arguing about viral clips than the economy, corruption, or real policy decisions, that’s not an accident. That’s the strategy.
—Mike
