Earlier this week at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump grabbed headlines with a fiery, one-hour speech that left attendees 🤯.
First up, Greenland. Trump jokingly mixed up Greenland with Iceland before declaring he’s “seeking immediate negotiations” to buy the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, calling it a “small ask” for the US. He insisted, “No nation or group of nations is in any position to be able to secure Greenland other than the United States.” ❄️🌍
Then came windmills. In one of the speech’s most meme-worthy moments, Trump took a swipe at Europe’s green energy push, mocking wind turbines as “eyesores,” and hinting at tariff threats for countries leaning heavily on clean power.
He even took a shot at Britain, warning the UK could face tariffs if trade talks stall. 🇬🇧
And France wasn’t spared. Trump playfully poked at President Emmanuel Macron’s signature sunglasses, accusing him of “subordinating Europe” under US pressure and calling recent tariff warnings “unacceptable.” 🕶️
Despite critics branding his Greenland gambit as imperialistic and warning it could fracture NATO, Trump doubled down: “People thought I would use force, but I don’t have to. I won’t use force.”
Whether you love him or loathe him, there’s no denying Trump knows how to dominate the Davos stage. Now the world’s left wondering: What’s next? 🚀
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Windmills, 'Iceland' and Macron's sunglasses – Trump hits Davos stage
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