California Governor Gavin Newsom's planned participation in a fireside chat at the World Economic Forum in Davos has been canceled under pressure from the Trump administration. According to Newsom's office, the US official headquarters, USA House, which was hosting the event, bowed to the White House and State Department pressure and denied the governor entry.
Newsom had been invited by Fortune magazine, a global business publication, to participate in a fireside chat following President Donald Trump's address. However, shortly before the event began, Newsom's team was informed that USA House would not be able to accommodate his participation due to logistical, security, and access considerations.
The cancellation comes as Newsom has used his three-day trip to Davos to criticize the Trump administration and challenge European allies who he says have failed to stand up to the US president. The California governor has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, particularly on issues such as climate change and healthcare.
Newsom took to social media to express his disappointment with the cancellation, stating that it was "pathetic" for USA House to back down under pressure from the White House and labeling the move as an attempt by Trump to silence opposition. He also shared a photo of himself seated behind top administration officials, including Marco Rubio and Anna Kelly, a White House spokesperson who has attacked Newsom in the past.
The cancellation is seen as a significant blow to Newsom's efforts to promote California's policies and counterbalance Trump's rhetoric on issues such as climate change and trade.
Newsom had been invited by Fortune magazine, a global business publication, to participate in a fireside chat following President Donald Trump's address. However, shortly before the event began, Newsom's team was informed that USA House would not be able to accommodate his participation due to logistical, security, and access considerations.
The cancellation comes as Newsom has used his three-day trip to Davos to criticize the Trump administration and challenge European allies who he says have failed to stand up to the US president. The California governor has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, particularly on issues such as climate change and healthcare.
Newsom took to social media to express his disappointment with the cancellation, stating that it was "pathetic" for USA House to back down under pressure from the White House and labeling the move as an attempt by Trump to silence opposition. He also shared a photo of himself seated behind top administration officials, including Marco Rubio and Anna Kelly, a White House spokesperson who has attacked Newsom in the past.
The cancellation is seen as a significant blow to Newsom's efforts to promote California's policies and counterbalance Trump's rhetoric on issues such as climate change and trade.
! I mean, I get that Newsom was gonna take some shots at the Trump administration, but come on... can't they just have a respectful conversation about it? 
The fact that USA House bowed down to pressure from the White House and State Department makes me think there's more to this than meets the eye. Is it really about security concerns or is it just a case of the Trump administration trying to silence opposition? 
I'd love to see some more information on this before making any judgments. This whole thing just smells like politics as usual 
that Gavin Newsom had his fireside chat canceled at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It seemed like a great opportunity for him to share Cali's innovative ideas and challenge President Trump's policies on climate change and healthcare. Instead, it looks like the Trump administration put pressure on USA House to silence an outspoken critic 
. Newsom's team must have been caught off guard by the White House and State Department's sudden about-face. Anyway, I think this cancellation is a big win for Trump, which isn't exactly surprising 
and btw, why should newsom be treated any differently than anyone else? 
he's a public figure, what did he expect? 
I don't get why they couldn't just have a normal fireside chat without all the drama. It's not like Gavin Newsom is going to reveal any state secrets or anything. And what's with the USA House bowing down to the White House? Can't they make their own decisions? 
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! He was just trying to spread some important messages about climate change and healthcare, and then they cancel his fireside chat at the last minute. I feel like it's a total waste because he was going to give us all some valuable insights from the World Economic Forum 
It's so frustrating! Anyway, I'm sure Gavin will still find ways to share his ideas and make some noise about the issues he cares about 
that's some messed up politics right there. and let's be real, trumps admin has been trying to silence opposition left and right... it's like they're trying to stifle free speech or something 
. Can you believe what's going on? The US government is basically silencing him because he has a different opinion than the president 
. Newsom's message of resistance to Trump's policies resonates with people worldwide 
. By canceling his fireside chat, they're not only silencing a prominent voice but also undermining the progress he's making in California 
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Newsom was right to expect some pushback from the Trump team, but still, its a total own goal by the White House 
like Newsom wasnt already being super vocal about his opposition. This whole thing just smells like a PR stunt 
... newsom just stood up for california's climate goals & healthcare rights, and now they're trying to shut him down? no wonder usa house caved under pressure from the white house 
it's like, if you want someone to speak out against trump's policies, you gotta be willing to take some heat too. and btw, what's up with forbes magazine not covering this story? shouldn't they be reporting on the actual event instead of just focusing on trumps speech?