Trump Scorns Europe In Hour-Long Davos Speech, Convinced Of US Hegemony — As It Happened

Donald Trump told the world from Davos: America has a strong economy, unparalleled military might and intent to use all coercive means, if needed, to meet his objectives.

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US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum meeting at the Swiss town of Davos Wednesday evening. In an hour-long inflammatory speech, the US leader lambasted Europe and the NATO bloc for not giving up the Danish territory of Greenland, criticised his predecessor Joe Biden, bragged about a "high growth, zero inflation" US economy and repeatedly stressed on Washington's hegemonic worldview. 

Jan 21, 2026 20:44 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: World Hears A Leader Convinced Of Unchallenged US Hegemony

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Jan 21, 2026 20:40 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: I Am Doing What UN Should Be Doing

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Jan 21, 2026 20:39 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Need Greenland For International Security

Trump claimed the US should possess Greenland for not just US security but "international security".

 

Jan 21, 2026 20:31 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Higher Growth To Help Deal With Debt

Trump said faster economic growth will help pay back the large US government debt. He said the US economy will register large growth rates due to his policies, including tariffs.

The US has a government debt load of $38 trillion.

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Jan 21, 2026 20:26 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Time For A Fireside Chat

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Jan 21, 2026 20:24 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: US President Ends Speech

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Jan 21, 2026 20:20 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: New Fed Chair Announcement Soon

Donald Trump said he has interviewed some "great people" for the next Federal Reserve Chairman and slammed current head Jerome Powell for allegedly keeping interest rates high against his wishes.

Jan 21, 2026 20:15 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: We Should Have The Lowest Interest Rates, Says President

"We should be paying the lowest interest rates in the world. Without us, most countries don't even work, without our military you have threats," said Donald Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 20:05 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Crypto Is Politically Popular

"China wanted the crypto market just like AI. It (cryptocurrency) is politically popular. We have to get a hold on it," said Donald Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 20:01 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: US President Trains Guns On Macron

Trump said he threatened French President Emmanuel Macron to raise prescription drug prices or face steep punitive tariffs on exports.

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Jan 21, 2026 19:53 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Stock Market Will Double, Says US President

The US stock market will double in value because of me, said Donald Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 19:54 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: NATO Called Me 'Daddy', Says Trump

"I am meeting with Putin and Zelensky. They want to make a deal. In doing it, I am helping NATO and Europe. Until the last few days till I told them about Greenland, they loved me and called me 'Daddy'," he said.

ALSO READ: Davos 2026: 'Europe Not In Right Direction', Warns Trump, Defends Greenland Push

Jan 21, 2026 19:45 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Don't Want To Use Force To Take Greenland, Says Trump

"I don't have to use force (to get Greenland). All the US is asking for is Greenland, where we already had it as a trustee and returned to Denmark after World War Two."

Jan 21, 2026 19:42 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: I Settled India-Pakistan Conflict, Says Trump

Donald Trump again claimed he was involved in "settling" the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025.

Jan 21, 2026 19:39 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: We Are Seeking Talks For Greenland Acquisition

"It's the US alone that can protect Greenland. That's the reason I am seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland. Just as we have acquired many territories in history," said Trump.

"This will not be a threat to NATO. It will greatly enhance the security of the entire alliance. I have been a critic of NATO," he added.

Jan 21, 2026 19:34 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Only US Can Secure Greenland's Security, Says Trump

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Jan 21, 2026 19:29 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Venezuela Will Benefit From Oil Flows

Venezuela has been cooperating with the US and will raise oil production. "Venezuela will make more in the next six months than they did in the last 20 years," Trump said.

Jan 21, 2026 19:27 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Tariffs Have Helped Us, Says President

The tariff policies have benefitted the US, raised American exports, protected domestic industries and did not meet the gloomy predictions made by opponents before, said Donald Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 19:54 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Europe Comes To Picture

"Certain places in Europe is not even recognisable anymore. I love Europe and I want to see them go good. But it is not heading in the right directions. In recent decades, it became conventional wisdom in Washington and European capital to grow Western economy  is through ever increasing government spending, unchecked mass migration and endless foreign imports," said Donald Trump.

ALSO READ: Davos 2026: 'Europe Not In Right Direction', Warns Trump, Defends Greenland Push

Jan 21, 2026 19:18 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: When America Grows, World Grows

"The US is the economic engine of the planet. When America booms, the entire world booms."

Jan 21, 2026 19:17 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: US President Boasts Of A 'Booming Economy'

"After 12 months back in the White House, our economy is booming, growth is exploding, productivity is surging, investments are surging, incomes are rising, inflation is defeated. Our borders are closed and impenetrable," said Donald Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 19:10 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Opening Remarks

"Good to be back here. So many friends, few enemies," said Trump.

Jan 21, 2026 19:06 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Greenland Crisis

Donald Trump has threatened to punish Europe using punitive tariffs to force them to cede the Danish territory of Greenland. Most European countries have opposed handing over the autonomous territory to Washington.

Several European leaders are present in Davos and eager to hear how Trump reacts.

Jan 21, 2026 19:02 (IST)

Trump At Davos LIVE: Show Stopper Returns After 8 Tears

US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos today. He last attended Davos during his first presidency in 2018.

The World Economic Forum has invited the heads of government and state of the G-20 and other countries to the Annual Meeting 2026.

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