Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were among the high-profile Democrats looking to counter President Donald Trump at the Munich Security Conference this week as they outlined their foreign policy visions and what could come next. Countering TrumpIn an interview with CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Newsom warned of the damage Trump has caused with traditional US allies. Gavin Newsom attends a panel discussion on climate change at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 13, 2026 in Munich, Germany. Johannes Simon/Getty ImagesFor Newsom, the Munich appearance marked his second turn on the international stage within the past month. Last year, Newsom traveled to Brazil for COP 30, an international climate conference to which the Trump administration declined to send an official delegation.

Source: CNN February 14, 2026 00:29 UTC