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- Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, used the World Economic Forum in Davos to criticize President Donald Trump.
- He accused global leaders of "rolling over" for Trump and said they would need "kneepads" to interact with him.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Newsom "economically illiterate" and compared him to a fictional character.
- Newsom's appearance amplified talk of a 2028 run, making him a leading Democratic contender against Trump.
