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Ethics Concerns Emerge Over Newsom’s Nonprofit Donations

3/13/2026

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of Governor Gavin Newsom, faces scrutiny over California Partners Project after the nonprofit received over $4.4 million in donations via behested payments solicited by the governor, a practice critics say raises ethical concerns.
Siebel Newsom earns $150,000 annually from The Representation Project, a gender-equality nonprofit integrated into California schools.
Experts question the financial ties between the governor's office and these organizations, citing a lack of transparency.

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of Governor Gavin Newsom, faces scrutiny over California Partners Project after the nonprofit received over $4.4 million in donations via behested payments solicited by the governor, a practice critics say raises ethical concerns.
Siebel Newsom earns $150,000 annually from The Representation Project, a gender-equality nonprofit integrated into California schools.
Experts question the financial ties between the governor's office and these organizations, citing a lack of transparency.