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California Gov. Gavin Newsom landed in Germany for his second trip overseas in less than a month.
The governor posed for the press Friday ahead of his visit at the Munich Security Conference, where he’ll look to woo international leaders after a stop at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month.
Newsom’s appearance at the conference marks another effort by the Democrat to raise his profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run.
He is to have a “brief encounter” with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the conference, according to DPA International.
Merz will kick off the conference with a speech Friday focused on changing trans-Atlantic relations.
Newsom will participate in a session focused on climate policy Saturday — the same day Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is leading President Trump’s delegation, is scheduled to speak.
Newsom is one of three top Democrats who will attend the conference, joining Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The governor said Thursday that he’s traveling to Germany to “stand up” for California.
“I’m headed to the @MunSecConf in Germany to stand up for California as a trusted, reliable partner on climate action, green energy, and innovation. By strengthening our partnerships and alliances, California is proving that we will always be a trusted ally,” he wrote on X.