Federal agents stand near police tape as demonstrators gather near the site of where state and local authorities say a man was shot by federal agents earlier in the morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday. Gov. Gavin Newsom and other prominent California Democrats condemned the shooting. ROBERTO SCHMIDT AFP via Getty Images

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

The California governor used Davos' spotlight to gain ground as traders lift his 2028 odds, narrowing the vice president's lead.

The Governor of California showed off knee pads that he suggested were for leaders "selling out" to the Trump administration, during an interview at Davos.

Newsom also addressed what happened on Wednesday in Davos.

At Davos, the California governor criticized Trump, was blocked from the US pavilion, traded insults, waved kneepads, and fueled 2028 speculation.

President Donald Trump appears to be looking back on his relationship with Gavin Newsom through rose-colored glasses. The California governor, however, doesn’t seem to share the sentiment. Trump, 79,

Newsom, who has railed against the wealth tax, told POLITICO last week that he’s been working quietly to reach a compromise before the initiative qualifies for California’s November ballot, including meeting with a top labor union official spearheading the effort.

Gregory Bovino insisted he'd “received nothing but compliments” on the coat, which many have said resembles those worn by Nazi officers in World War II.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was denied entry to an event at Davos, according to posts he made on social media.

Governor Gavin Newsom faced backlash at Davos for controversial Trump criticism, photo with Alex Soros, and claims the White House prevented him from speaking at USA House.