In conversation with Semafor’s Ben Smith, Newsom speaks on censorship, corporate complicity, and what he calls “America in reverse,” urging global leaders to pay attention.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Full Discussion: Gavin Newsom Slams Trump’s Authoritarianism in Explosive WEF Interview
Jan 22, 2026 | California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a blistering warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, accusing Donald Trump of authoritarianism and democratic backsliding in the United States.
In conversation with Semafor’s Ben Smith, Newsom speaks on censorship, corporate complicity, and what he calls “America in reverse,” urging global leaders to pay attention.
In conversation with Semafor’s Ben Smith, Newsom speaks on censorship, corporate complicity, and what he calls “America in reverse,” urging global leaders to pay attention.
