Gov. Newsom says White House barred him from Davos event

"California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was denied entry to an event at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos after pressure from the White House, escalating a fight between President Donald Trump and one of his most prominent Democratic critics. Newsom had been invited to speak at an event at the USA House, a venue showcasing US companies at Davos, his office said in a post on X. The USA House under pressure from the White House and State Department restricted his entrance to the area, according to his office."

"No one in Davos knows who third-rate governor Newscum is or why he is frolicking around Switzerland instead of fixing the many problems he created in California, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said in a statement. The USA House, located in a church just outside the security perimeter in Davos, is hosting panels with CEOs and Cabinet officials throughout the week. The venue is privately organized and supported through private sponsorships, according to its website. Sponsors include Microsoft, Pfizer and other corporate giants."

Gavin Newsom was invited to speak at the USA House in Davos to respond to President Trump but organizers restricted his entrance following reported pressure from the White House and State Department. The USA House is a privately organized venue located in a church just outside the security perimeter that hosts panels with CEOs and Cabinet officials and is sponsored by companies including Microsoft and Pfizer. USA House officials canceled Newsom's event shortly before it began and offered him an off‑the‑record VIP nightcap without reporters, which he declined. Newsom then attended a Wall Street Journal party and has other public events scheduled.

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