California’s Newsom hopes Trump ‘doesn’t double down on stupid’ in Davos
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Key Points:
- California Governor Gavin Newsom predicted that market reactions could pressure President Donald Trump to soften his threats to seize Greenland from Denmark, especially amid slumping stock markets.
- Newsom noted that Trump's stance on Greenland might shift due to financial interests, as market impacts affect key figures accompanying Trump, including himself and his associates.
- Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland have strained transatlantic relations, with European leaders seeking ways to dissuade him, especially after he announced tariffs targeting countries opposing the move.
- Newsom described his contentious relationship with Trump, highlighting past cooperation during COVID-19 but criticizing Trump’s refusal to approve disaster aid for California and federal deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
- The governor emphasized California’s significance to Trump, citing the state's leadership
