Drama in Davos: Trump administration bars Governor Newsom from speaking in Switzerland
A major political clash has erupted at the World Economic Forum in Davos. California Governor Gavin Newsom was blocked at the last minute from a scheduled fireside chat at the USA House—the official U.S. pavilion—leading to a fiery exchange between Sacramento and the White House.
The details of the standoff:
• Last-Minute Cancellation: Newsom was set to participate in a media chat organized by Fortune, but his office claims he was denied entry under pressure from the White House and State Department.
• The Reason Given: USA House officials reportedly told Newsom’s team that having an elected official speak didn’t “align with their afternoon programming.”
• The Escalation: Newsom fired back on X, asking: "How weak and pathetic do you have to be to be this scared of a fireside chat?" He also noted that California "is part of USA."
The Context:
The cancellation occurred shortly after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke at the same venue, where he reportedly called Newsom “economically illiterate.” Newsom had planned to use his address as a rebuttal to President Trump’s earlier speech, specifically criticizing the administration’s focus on Greenland and urging European leaders to stop being “complicit.”
The Aftermath:
While Newsom was barred from the public, media-accessible event, he was reportedly offered a "nightcap reception" at 10 p.m.—an off-the-record chat without reporters present.
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