Earlier this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, California Governor Gavin Newsom says he was blocked from speaking at the USA House pavilion by the Trump administration. 🤔
Newsom's team explains that organizers at the US pavilion – run by a community group called USA House – denied him entry after Fortune invited him to a media session. They claim the White House and State Department pressured organizers to exclude any elected US official from the program.
Newsom fired back on X, pointing out that California was denied at the USA House pavilion despite being part of the US. He had planned to respond to President Donald Trump's earlier remarks in Davos, where Trump joked about buying Greenland (yes, the big icy island owned by Denmark) without using force. 🧊🌍
During a press moment, Newsom also called out European leaders for staying silent on the Greenland comments, saying it's time to stand tall, firm up our response, and stop being complicit. His stance has sparked fresh debates online about US global leadership and the politics behind the world's top networking event.
Whether you're streaming Davos panels from Mumbai or Manila, this scene reminds us that politics and power plays can spill over even in Switzerland's snowy mountains. Stay tuned as Davos 2026 heats up! 🔥
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California governor says he was barred from Davos event by Trump
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