Gavin Newsom on Tuesday as leaders at the World Economic Forum grappled with the Greenland crisis and heightened concerns over global trade. The gathering in Davos, Switzerland, comes as US President Donald Trump continues to push for the seizure of Greenland and the imposition of related trade tariffs. I should've brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders,” the California governor and prominent Democrat said. “It's up to him (Trump) to decide if he wants to be a monster - yes or no.”Ursula von der LeyenUrsula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a diplomatic “downward spiral” in the West would only embolden its adversaries. It is time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe,” von der Leyen said.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 05:54 UTC