Newsom, Trump Clash at Davos After Governor Claims White House Blocked His Appearance

American political tensions boil over at the Swiss economic forum.

Governor Gavin Newsom watches as President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. — Governor Gavin Newsom watches as President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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Jan 22, 2026, 10:01 AM ET

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