California Governor Gavin Newsom sparked political drama at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos after alleging former U.S. President Donald Trump's administration barred him from speaking at the official U.S. pavilion. 🔥
Newsom's team claimed on X that the 'USA House' venue—a church acting as the U.S. pavilion—blocked his entry under pressure from the White House. 🚫 The governor fired back: "California was just denied at the USA House. Last we checked, California is part of the USA." 💥
The Los Angeles Times reported the decision was framed as a "venue-level" move to exclude U.S. elected officials. Newsom had planned to counter Trump's earlier remarks about pursuing ownership of Greenland, which he called "reckless." 🗺️❌
On Tuesday, January 20, Newsom criticized European leaders for their "complicity" in not challenging Trump's Greenland demands, urging them to "have a backbone." 💪 The clash highlights ongoing friction between blue-state leaders and Trump-era policies in 2026.
