Gavin Newsom's Davos trip mixed Trump criticism, a USA House snub, and bright-red kneepads

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's return to Davos sparked clashes with Trump, canceled events, and speculation about a 2028 presidential run.

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Gavin Newsom spent his Davos speech slamming Trump, saying it's 'the rule of Don' in the US

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Gavin Newsom at Davos on Tuesday.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom denied entry to a USA House fireside chat at Davos

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FILE - In this file photo taken Tuesday April 14, 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses an outline for what it will take to lift coronavirus restrictions during a news conference at the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Rancho Cordova, Calif. President Donald Trump declared that states could “call your own shots” in determining how and when to loosen restrictions on businesses and social gatherings.

Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will attend Davos to counter President Donald Trump.

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Gavin Newsom used to be a Davos regular. What's behind his surprising return this week?

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California Governor Newsom is returning to Davos
California Governor Newsom is returning to Davos

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Gavin Newsom is heading to Davos with plans to call out Trump

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Davos.

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Read the letter celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro wrote to Gavin Newsom, warning that his clients will 'permanently relocate' if California wealth tax passes

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Attorney Alex Spiro wrote to California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying several of his clients would relocate if a billionaire tax were implemented.

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California enacts law to prevent sexual abuse in K-12 schools following Business Insider investigation

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Tuesday.

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Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle were once a political power couple dubbed 'the new Kennedys.' Here's a timeline of their relationship.

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Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle in November 2003.

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A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web

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Peter Thiel's influence in Washington stretches far and wide, from politicians to tech leaders to his own companies' government contracts.

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