Governor Gavin Newsom Denied Entry at World Economic Forum in Davos: A Developing Story
Governor Gavin Newsom was reportedly denied entry to a venue at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, due to pressure from the Trump administration. Newsom was supposed to speak at an event at USA House, an American pavilion at the annual gathering of world leaders. However, a decision was made at the venue level to exclude an elected U.S. official from the programming for that evening. The fireside chat with media outlet Fortune was scheduled for Wednesday evening in Davos, which is nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.
Newsom's office mentioned that after being uninvited to the event by USA House, they were offered a chance for a "VIP nightcap" to have a drink off the record instead. The White House did not provide an immediate comment on the situation. The World Economic Forum focuses on engaging in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. This story is still developing, so stay tuned for updates.