On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered a fiery call to Europe.
He urged European leaders to stop playing nice with President Trump over the Greenland spat, telling reporters they need to “develop a backbone” and even “punch him in the face” 🤜🤛. Newsom didn’t hold back, labeling Trump “weak” and insisting the European Union should “push back very aggressively.”
His blunt remarks came amid ongoing debates about Greenland’s strategic position in the Arctic and wider questions about transatlantic ties. For Newsom, diplomacy is no place for timidity: he wants the EU to stand firm and defend its interests.
Whether European capitals will take this advice remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: at Davos 2026, the pressure is on for the EU to flex its muscles. 💪
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California governor urges Europe to grow 'backbone' and 'punch' back at Trump
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