California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized world leaders as “weak” and “complicit” for not standing up to Donald Trump, calling attention to their subservient behavior towards the U.S. President during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Newsom emphasized the need for Europe to display unity and courage in their dealings with the United States, stating that it was time to stop enabling Trump’s actions.

Expressing disappointment in the discrepancy between public and private sentiments towards Trump, Newsom highlighted the hypocrisy of leaders who criticize him behind closed doors while complying with him in public. He urged for a more principled and assertive approach, emphasizing the importance of having a strong backbone in international relations.

Newsom’s strong remarks come as a counter to Trump’s impending presence at the conference in Davos, underscoring the necessity for leaders to show resilience and integrity in their interactions with the U.S. President. Newsom warned against continued complacency, stating that failure to confront Trump’s behavior would result in negative consequences for the European nations.