Davos: Macron Accuses Trump of “New Colonialism” over Greenland
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- He adds: "I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the leaders." Showering Trump with honors is “pathetic,” complains the Democratic US politician.
Strong words from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Democrat and loudest critic of Donald Trump is attacking Europe’s leaders because of what he sees as submissive attitude towards US President Donald Trump go. “I can no longer tolerate this complicity, the way people give in,” he said in Davos, referring to European politicians.
He adds: “I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the leaders.” Showering Trump with honors is “pathetic,” complains the Democratic US politician. It is time to take a stand, he demands. “It’s time to get serious and put an end to complicity. It’s time to stand up, be steadfast and show backbone.”