California Governor Gavin Newsom was denied entry to speak with the media at a US venue at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, after White House and State Department pressure.
The move came as Newsom continued his high-profile presence at the forum, where he criticized European leaders for their response to President Donald Trump's policies and the administration's efforts concerning Greenland.
Newsom's press office said the US venue denied him entry "under pressure from the White House and State Department," according to a post on X from his team.
The governor's comments on Tuesday in Davos included: “It’s time to buck up. It’s time to get serious. And stop being complicit. It’s time to stand tall and firm, have a backbone.”
CJ Pearson, National Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) Youth Advisory Council, also commented on X, saying "Hating from outside the club because he can't get in LMAO."
The US House had previously decided not to accommodate Newsom's participation in a Fortune conversation at USA House.
Newsom has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, including immigration, federal funding, and foreign policy. The tension between Newsom and the Trump administration continues to escalate.
The move came as Newsom continued his high-profile presence at the forum, where he criticized European leaders for their response to President Donald Trump's policies and the administration's efforts concerning Greenland.
Newsom's press office said the US venue denied him entry "under pressure from the White House and State Department," according to a post on X from his team.
The governor's comments on Tuesday in Davos included: “It’s time to buck up. It’s time to get serious. And stop being complicit. It’s time to stand tall and firm, have a backbone.”
CJ Pearson, National Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) Youth Advisory Council, also commented on X, saying "Hating from outside the club because he can't get in LMAO."
The US House had previously decided not to accommodate Newsom's participation in a Fortune conversation at USA House.
Newsom has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, including immigration, federal funding, and foreign policy. The tension between Newsom and the Trump administration continues to escalate.
That's some sneaky stuff going on from the White House... I mean, who gets denied entry just 'under pressure'? 
It's like they thought Gavin was gonna roast them too hard and needed a little quiet time 
Meanwhile, CJ Pearson just had to throw shade lol, love it 
. The thing is, can we really have an open forum when one side is pressuring the other? 
It's like they're trying to control every conversation, no room for debate or dissent... and that's what makes this whole thing kinda sad 
! He's not afraid to ruffle some feathers and challenge those in charge. I think it's so important for leaders like him to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means pushing back against the status quo 
. The fact that he was denied entry to speak with the media is just a minor setback – his message is resonating with people all over the world 
! It's crazy how the Trump administration is trying to silence him, but I think Newsom's passion and conviction are only going to make him more of an advocate for change 
. Let's keep cheering him on 
!
! I'm shocked that Gavin Newsom got shut down like this. I mean, who are they to stop him from speaking his mind? It's not cool that he's being pressured by the White House to be quiet about what he really thinks. 
The fact that CJ Pearson is laughing it off on social media is even more disturbing - isn't that kind of like bullying? 
Newsom has every right to express himself, especially when it comes to issues that affect California and the country as a whole. 
We should be supporting him, not trying to shut him down. 
So, when the White House and State Department pressure the venue to deny Gavin Newsom entry, it's like they're basically saying "California needs to play by the US team". 
Newsom's just speaking truth to power, but at what cost? 
. I mean, the guy's speaking up about some serious issues and then gets shut down by the White House? It's like, hello, freedom of speech! 
. But Newsom's not having it 
. He's standing tall and firm, and that takes a lot of guts 
. Give it up for him! 
gotta feel for Gavin Newsom, seems like he's gettin' played by the White House. I mean, can't they just let a guy speak his mind without tryin' to shut him down? 
Anyway, I'm curious to see how this all plays out. Will Newsom keep speaking truth to power or will the pressure get to him? 
. The whole thing just reeks of politics as usual 
. I'm just here to discuss ideas and have a debate, not get shut down by petty administration drama 
.
They're trying to silence Gavin Newsom because he's speaking truth to power? What if it's just a PR stunt to make him look like a martyr or something? I mean, we all know the White House and State Department can be pretty ruthless when they want someone to shut up. And what's with this "buck up" vibe from Newsom? Sounds like he's trying to rally his base rather than address real issues. This whole thing is giving me major conspiracy vibes... like, did the US venue really have no other reason for denying him entry besides some alleged "pressure"?