California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office revealed that he was prevented from speaking in Davos, Switzerland, by the Trump administration. The USA House, acting as the official US pavilion, reportedly denied Newsom entry to address the media after being invited by Fortune, the official media partner. Newsom criticized the administration for this action, emphasizing that California is part of the USA and should not be excluded.
Newsom’s office explained that they were informed of a “venue-level decision” not to include an elected US official in the event’s programming. The governor intended to respond to comments made by President Trump in Davos, particularly Trump’s statement about acquiring Greenland without using force. Newsom had also criticized European leaders for their perceived compliance with Trump’s Greenland-related demands during his visit to the World Economic Forum.
According to reports, Newsom’s planned remarks were in reaction to Trump’s statements regarding Greenland and the need for political leaders to stand up against such actions. Newsom urged for a more assertive stance against such demands and emphasized the importance of having a strong backbone in dealing with such issues.
