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The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos has turned into a reality TV show, courtesy of President Donald Trump.
While the official agenda was “A Spirit of Dialogue,” Trump brought a spirit of confrontation. Reports are flooding in from the Swiss Alps that the US President has threatened to walk out of the summit early, famously calling the gathering of global elites a “total waste of time” and a “globalist talk shop.”
The “Greenland” Standoff
The core of the conflict isn’t climate change or AI—it’s Greenland.
In a move that has stunned European leaders, Trump has reportedly used his private meetings to double down on his demand to purchase Greenland from Denmark. When EU leaders, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, pushed back hard, insisting Greenland is “not for sale” and sovereignty is non-negotiable, Trump didn’t mince words.
“They want to talk about carbon footprints, I want to talk about real estate and security,” Trump reportedly told aides. He escalated by threatening to slap a 10% tariff on all EU goods starting February 1 if his offer isn’t taken seriously, with a jump to 25% by June unless Denmark agrees to the “Complete and Total purchase.”
This Greenland obsession ties directly into Trump’s broader “America First” agenda: securing Arctic dominance against Russia and China, gaining rare earth minerals, and controlling new shipping routes as ice melts. European diplomats call it “economic blackmail,” while some NATO allies privately worry it could fracture the alliance.
“A Room Full of Losers”
Trump’s disdain for the Davos crowd is no secret, but this year the tension is palpable. Sources say he skipped the traditional “Global Harmony” dinner last night, opting instead to dine privately with a select group of American CEOs including Elon Musk and top Wall Street figures. He reportedly described the WEF attendees as “a room full of losers who destroyed the world economy before I fixed it.”
Multiple insiders claim Trump has been openly dismissive in side meetings, mocking EU leaders for “begging for deals” while he holds all the leverage. One European official leaked to reporters: “He’s treating Davos like a boardroom negotiation where he owns the company.”
Will He Actually Leave?
While he is still scheduled to deliver his highly anticipated keynote address later today (Wednesday, January 21), rumors are swirling that he might cut his trip short immediately after the speech. His “Air Force One” is reportedly on standby at Zurich airport, and aides have been spotted packing early.
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If Trump walks out, it would be the ultimate snub to the global order, signaling that the US is officially done with “playing nice” on the international stage. Markets are already jittery—European stocks dipped further this morning amid fears of renewed trade war.
For now, Davos is holding its breath. The only silver lining? The “Mother of All Deals” announcement between the EU and India might be the one positive headline keeping the mood from total collapse. As one attendee put it: “Trump came to disrupt, and he’s delivering in spades.”
This high-stakes drama could define 2026 geopolitics—stay tuned for his speech and whether he boards that plane early.
Trump to speak at Davos as his Greenland push, tariff threats take center stage https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/trump-greenland-tariffs-davos-europe.html
— CNBC (@CNBC) January 21, 2026
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM UPDATE 26: Good morning from Davos! President Trump arrives here today to address the WEF. What will he say? I predict something like this: “Regarding Greenland, you will own nothing and be happy.”
— Larry Alex Taunton (@LarryTaunton) January 21, 2026
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