Davos felt like more of one of those golden age Dean Martin celebrity roast specials from decades ago. On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented a hilarious (and totally spot-on) roast of California Governor Gavin Newsom. He somehow managed to throw in a Barbie doll reference and an ‘American Psycho’ movie one as well.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent roasts Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum, calls Alex Soros his “billionaire sugar daddy.”
“Governor Newsom, who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken, may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris.”
“He's here this week with his billionaire sugar daddy, Alex Soros…”
“My message to Governor Newsom is the Trump administration is coming to California. We are going to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse.”
Sit back and enjoy. You’ll never be able to see Newsom as anything but a psychotic Ken doll ever again. (WATCH)
NEW: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent roasts Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum, calls Alex Soros his “billionaire sugar daddy.”
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 21, 2026
“Governor Newsom, who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken, may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than… pic.twitter.com/8xhyhJ0uxf
Bruh! 🤣😂☠️
— goyabean.base.eth⌐◨-◨ (@goyabean) January 21, 2026
When did Davos become so entertaining? pic.twitter.com/rz6GBQU3i3
Thanks for the photo comparison of Bateman and Sparkle beach Ken 😂
— xMidnaught (@Midnaught2) January 21, 2026
ROTF!!!! THAT was EPIC!!!!!
— marjan (@SbMarjanmah) January 21, 2026
The pictures really help those not familiar with Sparkle Beach Ken and Christian Bale’s memorable performance.
Who knew a Treasury Secretary could be so devastatingly accurate and funny?
Treasurery Secretary Bessent really impressed me here. I didn’t realize he had this in him. Newsom got owned!
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 21, 2026
same. But over the last 6 months, he’s gets sassier and sassier with each interview lol
— OhIVoted🇺🇸 (@SoNotVoting2024) January 21, 2026
Bessent is savage.
— Ucon (@ConnieHug00) January 21, 2026
If you haven’t been paying attention you don’t know what you’ve been missing, lol
We love watching him dispatch 'journalists’ on all the Sunday shows.
Posters say Bessent nailed Newsom as a plastic, hollow, and neutered politician akin to a Mattel doll.
The resemblance to Sparkle Beach Ken is quite remarkable.
— Kevin M. Nelson (@KevinMNelsonUSA) January 21, 2026
Great venue for this statement.
Bessent was spot on. I've never seen a better comparison.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 21, 2026
Sparkle Ken.
— Alex Hartzler (@hartzlerja) January 21, 2026
Think it just ended his campaign.
LOL... how the hell does he reference Sparkle Beach Ken. ha.
— 💵Collect & Serve💵 (@_SleuthSlayer_) January 21, 2026
“Sparkle Beach Ken” is awfully specific.
— Anthony Galli (@AnthonyGalli) January 21, 2026
How has our Treasury Secretary even heard of him? But nonetheless, I agree!
We’re pretty certain Bessent has this Ken doll in his personal collection. Now he owns Newsom as well.
Honestly, Newsom is owned on several levels.
OMG. “Billionaire Sugar Daddy Soros.”🤣🤣🔥🔥
— S.L. Stiles (@authorsls) January 21, 2026
Newsom and Soros are dating now?
— Jimmy (@Jimomics) January 21, 2026
— geist (@gamblergeist) January 21, 2026
We’re confident that Alex and Gavin both love to strut to ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves.
Posters say Bessent has been a wonderful (and humorous) surprise as a member of President Donald Trump’s trusted Cabinet.
This man is a gem. One of the greatest hires Trump ever made, and possibly the one closest to him in economic philosophy and very importantly, wit.
— -MAC- (@fedup_patriot) January 21, 2026
President Trump did good on this appointment of Scott. He is not holding back.
— Mae (@Guitarmom) January 21, 2026
Bessent is one of the rock stars in the Cabinet.
— Sam Saraguy (@Sam_Saraguy) January 21, 2026
“Let me know if you need any further clarification.” 😂
— David Dean (@DavidFrankDean) January 21, 2026
No worries, Scott. You were heard loud and clear. We couldn’t have described Newsom any better if we tried.