Overview
- The World Economic Forum runs January 19–23 in Davos, with President Trump scheduled to speak January 21 and Gov. Gavin Newsom on January 22.
- In announcing the trip, Newsom labeled Trump’s program “Trump First,” calling it an assault on the free market that rewards allies and penalizes dissenters.
- Newsom says he will defend California’s economic principles and make the case for “democratic capitalism” over what he describes as crony capitalism.
- His office said he intends to challenge CEOs and institutions he says have been complicit in efforts that erode democratic norms.
- WEF CEO Borge Brende said Trump is bringing the largest U.S. delegation ever, including senior Cabinet members and lawmakers.