Newsom stated: “I can no longer tolerate the inaction of those who capitulate. I would even suggest knee pads for all world leaders. I’m talking about handing out crowns and Nobel Prizes. It’s just sad. I hope people realize how poorly they appear on the international stage.”
According to him, Donald Trump represents a “tyrannosaurus,” and those who try to cooperate with him should be cautious, as he can “devour” them. Newsom urged European countries to remain strong and united in their actions.
“I represent the least Trump-like state in the country. He is waging war against my state and responds to strength, not weakness — that’s all there is to it. I’m not going to give advice to Europeans, but as an American, I stand by my principles, and I believe that’s more effective than attempts at appeasement that yield no results,” he added.
The governor addressed European leaders against the backdrop of Trump’s recent threatening statements, who announced the imposition of 10% tariffs on goods from eight countries that opposed the sale of Greenland to the U.S.
While Trump continues to escalate his aggressive rhetoric, European governments are seeking ways to respond to calm the situation.
The U.S. President also reported that he discussed with NATO chief Mark Rutte the possibility of a meeting in Davos regarding Greenland. On social media, he posted a text message from Emmanuel Macron and shared a map of the Western Hemisphere with a note that Canada and Venezuela are part of the U.S., condemning the UK for providing a military base in the Indian Ocean.
In one of his posts on Truth Social, Rutte noted that Trump’s achievements in Syria are impressive and expressed hope for constructive negotiations regarding Greenland.
On Monday, Trump stated that he is no longer interested in a “clean” peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who last week gifted her medal to Trump, although the Nobel Committee later clarified that the award itself cannot be transferred.
Newsom is known for his actions against politicians whom he believes are influenced by Trump, and he even sells knee pads on his website.
