Newsom Holds Trump Responsible for Skipping Davos Event
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently criticized the Trump administration for the cancellation of his scheduled appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His planned participation was halted when he was denied entry to the USA House, where he was supposed to engage in a “fireside chat” with Fortune’s editor.
Details of the Cancellation
The event was set to take place on Wednesday. Newsom’s spokesman confirmed the cancellation, but it remains uncertain if the Trump administration played a direct role in barring his entry.
Newsom Speaks Out
In an interview with Semafor, Newsom expressed his belief that the Trump administration intentionally obstructed his participation. “They made sure it was canceled,” he told Semafor’s editor-in-chief. He argued that the administration’s actions were consistent with its authoritarian tendencies.
Response from the White House
In response to Newsom’s accusations, a White House spokeswoman did not confirm whether he was prohibited from entering the USA House.
Comments on European Leaders
During his time in Davos, Newsom did not hold back his criticisms of European leaders as well. He suggested they were not adequately challenging Trump’s policies. He provocatively called for them to wear “kneepads,” which he brandished during his speech, indicating a perceived submission to U.S. influence.
Broader Implications
Newsom warned against perceived collusion among political, academic, and corporate institutions, claiming they were compromising their integrity for favor with the Trump administration. “The last round of kneepads sold out,” he stated, highlighting what he sees as a troubling trend among American universities and law firms.
- Date of Incident: Wednesday
- Event: Fireside chat at the World Economic Forum
- Governor: Gavin Newsom
- Event Location: USA House, Davos
- Critique of Political Leaders: European leaders criticized for not standing up to Trump
