California Governor Gavin Newsom embarrassed American conservatives at the World Economic Forum by begging foreign leaders to resist President Trump’s strategic negotiations, exposing the left’s continued preference for globalist elites over American interests.
Story Snapshot
- Newsom used vulgar language at Davos, calling world leaders “pathetic” for not opposing Trump’s Greenland acquisition strategy
- Trump leverages tariff threats to secure Arctic territory from Denmark, protecting national security against Chinese expansion
- European leaders like Macron complain about Trump’s “bullying” while their industries benefit from unfair trade advantages
- Newsom’s globalist grandstanding ignores that Trump successfully pressured NATO allies to increase defense spending during his first term
Newsom’s Inappropriate Interference in Foreign Policy
Governor Gavin Newsom traveled to Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2026, to lecture world leaders about resisting President Trump’s diplomatic strategy. Using crude language, Newsom told reporters he should have “brought a bunch of kneepads for all the world leaders,” characterizing their cooperation with America’s elected president as capitulation. This spectacle demonstrates the left’s ongoing refusal to accept Trump’s mandate and their preference for globalist forums over American sovereignty. A state governor has no constitutional authority in foreign policy, yet Newsom positions himself as shadow diplomat undermining the president.
Trump’s Strategic Greenland Acquisition Protects National Interests
President Trump pursues Greenland acquisition to secure America’s Arctic strategic position against Chinese encroachment. The self-governing Danish territory served as a Cold War missile detection outpost and remains crucial for modern security. Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European nations including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Finland effective February 1, escalating to 25% by June 1 without negotiated agreement. This leverages economic power for national security objectives—exactly the “America First” approach voters elected Trump to execute. European leaders who benefited from decades of American military protection now face accountability.
European Hypocrisy on Trade and Defense
French President Emmanuel Macron complained that European chemical and automotive industries are “literally killed” by American trade policies, demanding respect for a “level playing field.” This ignores Europe’s protectionist barriers against American goods and their failure to meet NATO defense spending commitments until Trump’s first term forced increases. Macron’s rhetoric about preferring “respect to bullies” rings hollow from leaders whose economies depended on American security guarantees while they underfunded their own defense. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged completing icebreaker vessel sales to America, proving Trump’s negotiating effectiveness produces results benefiting both nations.
Newsom’s “T-Rex” metaphor—claiming leaders either “mate with him or he devours you”—reveals the left’s fundamental misunderstanding of strength-based diplomacy. Trump refused to rule out leaving NATO to pursue Greenland acquisition, reminding allies that “no person or President” contributed more to the alliance. This strategic ambiguity creates negotiating leverage that diplomatic niceties never achieve. Stock markets reacted to tariff announcements, but short-term volatility is acceptable cost for long-term strategic positioning. Trump’s approach challenges the post-World War II international structures that globalists worship but which increasingly disadvantage American workers and security.
Newsom’s Globalist Posturing Undermines America
Newsom urged European leaders to “have a backbone” against Trump, calling their diplomatic engagement “embarrassing” and claiming Trump “plays folks for fools.” This represents exactly what frustrates conservative voters—coastal elites siding with foreign powers against America’s democratically elected president. Newsom’s stunt at Davos, a gathering of global elites pursuing “forward-looking discussions,” demonstrates the left’s allegiance to international governance over national sovereignty. His provocative language and international coalition-building against Trump mirror the resistance movement that obstructed the previous administration’s agenda. American conservatives recognize this pattern: Democrats prefer Brussels bureaucrats and Davos billionaires making decisions over elected American leadership accountable to voters.
Newsom begs world leaders to stand firm against Trump | The Right Squad https://t.co/A4TwDlgQa7 via @YouTube
— Clyde Funk (@funk_clyde79683) January 21, 2026
The real story isn’t Newsom’s theatrical condemnation but Trump’s effective use of presidential power to advance American interests. Tariff threats create incentives for negotiations that diplomatic pleasantries never achieve. Greenland acquisition would secure Arctic territory against Chinese activities while establishing American strategic presence in critical regions. European nations complaining about Trump’s tactics enjoyed decades of trade advantages and security subsidies from American taxpayers. Now accountability arrives, and globalist politicians like Newsom rush to defend the old order that benefited everyone except working Americans. Voters elected Trump precisely to disrupt these arrangements and prioritize national interests over international approval.
Sources:
Newsom Tells World Leaders to Stand Up to Trump: ‘It’s Just Pathetic’ – TIME
Newsom calls global leaders ‘pathetic’ for Trump complicity – Los Angeles Times
