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Trump vs. Newsom: The Davos "Lame Duck" Showdown
The long-standing feud between #DonaldTrump and Gavin Newsom escalated into a global spectacle this week in Switzerland. While Trump used his #Davos2026 platform to tout his administration's #BoardOfPeace and aggressive #CrimeCrackdown, Newsom took center stage at a rival event to denounce the President as an "invasive species" and a "wrecking ball" to democracy. The Governor even went so far as to display red #Kneepads during a panel, mockingly suggesting they were for world leaders who have become "subservient" to the #TrumpAdministration.


In a scathing social media response, Trump mocked Newsom’s status as a termed-out governor, calling him a #LameDuck and insisting that "no one in Davos even knows who he is." The #WhiteHouse also doubled down on the rhetoric, with spokespeople using the derogatory nickname "Newscum" and accusing the Governor of abandoning California during a time of crisis. This latest clash follows reports that the #StateDepartment successfully pressured organizers to block Newsom from a high-profile fireside chat at the official #USAHouse venue.


As the two political heavyweights battle for the narrative on the world stage, the rift highlights the deep divide between the #AmericaFirst agenda and California’s role as a "counterbalance" to federal policy. Is Newsom’s aggressive #SocialMedia strategy working, or is he, as Trump claims, "living rent-free" in the President's head while his influence at home fades?

Video Highlights:
The "Lame Duck" Post: A breakdown of Trump's latest #TruthSocial attack.

Kneepads at Davos: The moment Newsom shocked the #WEF audience with his "groveling" prop.

The Blocked Interview: Inside the drama that saw Newsom barred from the official US pavilion.

California vs. D.C.: How the #TrumpNewsom feud is shaping the path to #Election2028.

#DonaldTrump #GavinNewsom #Davos2026 #BreakingNews #TrumpNews #USPolitics #WorldEconomicForum #LameDuck #CaliforniaPolitics #WhiteHouse #TrumpSpeech #PoliticalFeud #WEF2026

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00:00Donald Trump sharply attacked California Governor Gavin Newsom after Newsom criticized the president
00:05during his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
00:08The confrontation unfolded after Newsom attended the Davos summit this week, where he spent
00:12time criticizing President Trump and his administration while urging international allies to remain
00:17united.
00:18During the forum, Newsom also claimed at one point that he had been denied entry into a
00:21U.S. hub.
00:23Newsom was present as Trump addressed political and business leaders on Wednesday.
00:27Following the speech, the California governor dismissed the address as dull and ineffective,
00:32stating that it confirmed that Trump would not move forward with invading Greenland.
00:35Despite previously backing away from threats involving military action and tariffs against
00:39European nations, Trump reacted strongly to Newsom's presence at the summit.
00:43In a lengthy post on Truth Social, the 79-year-old president attacked the governor personally,
00:49criticizing his attendance at Davos and accusing him of embarrassing the United States in front
00:53of foreign leaders.
00:55Trump also targeted Newsom's political future, noting that the governor is term-limited and
00:59cannot run for re-election in 2028.
01:02He further accused Newsom of mismanaging California and questioned the possibility of a future presidential
01:07bid.
01:08Newsom responded briefly to Trump's post, writing only two words on social media, rent-free.
01:14The exchange continued online as Trump supporters joined in criticizing the governor.
01:18Newsom replied directly to some of those attacks, pushing back against comments aimed at his political
01:23landing.
01:24White House Communications Director Steven Cheung later weighed in, posting his own criticism
01:28of Newsom and continuing the public back and forth.
01:32The criticism extended into the evening on Fox News, where administration officials and
01:35Trump allies raised allegations about California's governance, voting processes, and welfare systems,
01:41while continuing to target Newsom personally.
01:43The White House has previously issued statements criticizing Newsom's leadership and questioning
01:47his presence at the international summit, framing his appearance as a distraction from issues
01:52within California.
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