Gavin Newsom urges ‘pathetic’ world leaders to stand up to Trump
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Key Points:
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized world leaders as weak and "pathetic" for not standing up to President Trump, whom he called a global bully, during remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- Newsom urged international leaders to show strength and firmness in confronting Trump, warning that his aggressive behavior on trade and geopolitical issues requires a strong response.
- He described Trump as a unique threat to world peace and security, emphasizing that Trump respects strength rather than weakness.
- The tensions at the forum were heightened by Trump's controversial proposal to seize Greenland and his threats of tariffs on European nations opposing the move.
- Newsom's vocal opposition to Trump has resonated with some Democrats, though political analysts remain uncertain about the impact
