California Governor Gavin Newsom Criticizes Global Leaders for Complicity with Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply criticized world leaders for their failure to confront President Trump’s aggressive posture on various issues, including his controversial push to acquire Greenland. Newsom made these comments while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he urged European and other global leaders to “stand tall and firm” and “have a backbone” in the face of Trump’s actions and rhetoric.
Newsom’s comments came as the forum grappled with heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly debates over Trump’s attempts to assert American control over Greenland. The issue has drawn warnings from European leaders and underscored wider concerns about the erosion of traditional alliances and global norms. Newsom described Trump as a “T-Rex,” saying “you mate with him, or he devours you, one or the other.”
Trump’s Controversial Push for Greenland
Trump’s push for Greenland has been met with widespread criticism, with many questioning the legality and feasibility of such a move. The issue has also sparked concerns about the impact on global trade and diplomacy. On Tuesday, stocks slumped on Wall Street after Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
Despite the controversy, Trump is scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum, where he is expected to try to convince Americans that he can make housing more affordable. However, many onlookers will be watching what Trump has to say about his desire to acquire Greenland. The annual event, which opened on Monday, is a four-day gathering of world leaders with the stated mission of engaging in “forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities.”
California’s Commitment to Clean Energy
While in Switzerland, Newsom announced that California had surpassed 2.5 million cumulative new zero-emission vehicle sales since 2010. The state had set a goal of putting 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025, a target that has been eclipsed despite setbacks in clean energy brought on by the Trump administration. Newsom attributed the success to California’s investment in clean energy, saying “California didn’t reach 2.5 million zero-emission vehicles by accident — we invested in this future when others said it was impossible.”
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