"California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized world leaders while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, faulting them for their "complicity" and failure to confront President Trump's aggressive posture on issues such as Greenland and trade. Speaking to reporters there, Newsom urged European and other global leaders to "stand tall and firm" and to "have a backbone," bemoaning that too many have been "rolling over" in the face of Trump's actions and rhetoric. "It's just pathetic," Newsom told reporters."
"He quipped that he "should've brought a bunch of kneepads for all the world leaders," a retort Newsom has become fond of leveling against those he feels supine their duties. He admonished the suggestion that Europeans could continue to approach diplomacy with Trump as they have previous presidents. Newsom called Trump a "T-Rex." "You mate with him, or he devours you, one or the other," Newsom said."
Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos for perceived complicity and failing to confront President Trump's aggressive posture on Greenland and trade. He urged European and other leaders to "stand tall and firm" and to "have a backbone," saying many have been "rolling over" in the face of Trump's actions and rhetoric. He called their conduct "pathetic," quipped he "should've brought a bunch of kneepads for all the world leaders," and labeled Trump a "T-Rex," warning "You mate with him, or he devours you, one or the other." The forum experienced heightened geopolitical tensions and market reactions linked to tariff threats.
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