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

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using the Davos forum as somewhat of a global showcase, inserting himself into international economic and political conversations in a way that increasingly resembles a shadow presidency — and a direct counterweight to President Donald Trump.

Scott Bessent skewered California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for being a cross between the lead character in American Psycho and a Sparkle Beach Ken doll

The California governor and potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028 called Trump "unmoored" and "unhinged".

I know Gavin was here. I used to get along so great with Gavin when I was president [the first time]. Gavin’s a good guy,” the president said.

Newsom told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that world leaders have told him they appreciated his rant about distributing "kneepads" for those who capitulate to Trump.

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made homophobic comments comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to Patrick Bateman, the fictional serial killer from the 2000 film American Psycho, and Sparkle Beach Ken from the 2023 comedic film Barbie.

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,