Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump with Knee Pads at WEF
Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, went to a big meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
He brought knee pads with Donald Trump's signature on them.
He was making a joke to show that he thinks some leaders and companies are being too nice to Trump.
He said they are 'selling out' to Trump's administration.
The knee pads are for sale for $100, and the money goes to a campaign.
People laughed and clapped when he showed the knee pads.
He also said that leaders should stand up to Trump instead of being too friendly with him.
Gavin Newsom brought knee pads with Trump's signature to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
He accused global leaders and corporate executives of 'selling out' to the Trump administration.
The knee pads are available for purchase for $100 on a website created by Newsom.
The website states that the pads are 'for all your groveling to Trump needs'.
Newsom called those who capitulate to Trump 'pathetic' and urged leaders to stand up to him.
- Who
- Gavin Newsom, California Governor
- What
- Brought knee pads to mock leaders 'selling out' to Trump
- When
- Thursday, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To symbolically mock global leaders and corporate executives for 'kneeling' or 'rolling over' for US President Donald Trump
- Person
- Gavin Newsom
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland
- Gesture
- Brought knee pads with Trump's signature
- Price
- $100
- Website
- Campaign for Democracy
- Accusation
- Leaders 'selling out' to Trump administration
- Audience Reaction
- Laughter and applause