The California governor accused the Trump administration of blocking a planned speech in Davos, and criticized business leaders for their dealings with the president.

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared uncomfortable on Wednesday while Semafor’s Ben Smith read through several insults against him.

Newsom had planned to respond to Trump’s Davos address during the media event at the USA House, which was being hosted by Fortune, his office said.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked Gavin Newsom as Alex Soros’ “billionaire sugar daddy" after the governor complained world leaders were rolling over for Trump.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) used the World Economic Forum in Davos to criticize President Donald Trump's leadership, accusing European allies of appeasement and warning that traditional diplomacy does not work with the U.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's appearance at the World Economic Forum gathering in Switzerland was criticized by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.