California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized world leaders, calling them “pathetic” and “complicit” for not taking a firm stance against Donald Trump. During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Newsom expressed disappointment in overseas allies’ submissive behavior towards Trump, labeling it as “embarrassing.” He emphasized the need for European leaders to unite and confront the United States, urging them to stop being complicit.
Newsom highlighted the disparity between public statements made to Trump and private conversations among European leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy. He criticized the lack of backbone in dealing with Trump and emphasized the importance of standing firm and united. Newsom positioned himself at the conference to counter Trump’s impending arrival in Davos.
Expressing frustration, Newsom called for a more principled approach and criticized the world leaders for their apparent subservience to Trump. He warned about the consequences of continuing down the same path, highlighting the need for a change in diplomatic interactions with Trump. Newsom stressed the importance of having a strong stance and not succumbing to pressure from the U.S. administration.