Donald Trump stunned audiences at Davos by abruptly shifting tone on California Governor Gavin Newsom – praising him just days after calling his leadership a “complete disaster.” As Trump held the WEF stage, Newsom’s visible reaction drew attention, followed by sharp jabs from the sidelines, including a mocking “senility prize” dig on X. The exchange capped a tense Davos moment, coming just a day after Newsom criticised European elites for appeasing Trump.