The Mask You Live In
Coverage of The Mask You Live In in the Nexus archive.
- Unearthed clip exposes shocking claim by Newsom's wife about inmates at violent California prison
Jennifer Siebel Newsom's 2016 comments suggesting inmates at San Quentin prison got there by 'accident' resurfaced, sparking criticism for comparing their circumstances to her personal tragedy. The remarks, made during a documentary discussion, drew backlash from conservative critics and were linked to broader political tensions involving Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump.
- Unearthed clip exposes shocking claim by Newsom's wife about inmates at violent California prison
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, faced backlash for 2016 comments suggesting inmates at San Quentin prison were there by 'accident,' comparing their situation to her own childhood tragedy. Conservative critics and media outlets amplified the controversy, while her spokesperson clarified the remarks were contextual to her documentary 'The Mask You Live In.'