Donald Trump Davos 2026: Greenland Ambitions and The 'Golden Dome' Vision
At Davos 2026, Donald Trump officially announced his pursuit of Greenland, sparking diplomatic tension and domestic skepticism. Read the full analysis of the 'Golden Dome' vision.
They shook hands, but the fists remained clenched. On January 21, 2026, President Donald Trump commanded the room at Davos with a performance that vacillated between grandfatherly advice and blunt geopolitical demands. While he entered to a standing ovation, the air quickly thinned as he laid out his new global rules.
Donald Trump Davos Speech: The Quest for Greenland
Trump didn't mince words regarding his territorial ambitions. After a brief diplomatic nod to the UK, he turned his focus to Greenland, announcing immediate negotiations for the United States to acquire the territory. He framed it as a "negotiated settlement" requiring no force but demanding full title.
I'm asking for a piece of ice... it's a very small ask. We want this land to build the greatest Golden Dome ever built.
The President even took a swipe at European allies, suggesting they "would be speaking German" if not for US intervention, and issued a direct warning to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney regarding his previous criticisms.
Mixed Reactions: TACO Tuesday and GOP Pushback
The reaction within the hall was a cocktail of polite applause and stunned silence. The tension followed a controversial remark by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who reportedly told European leaders "you're dead" regarding their economic prospects just the night before.
- Gavin Newsom, Democratic Governor of California, mocked the speech as "TACO Tuesday," an acronym for "Trump Always Chickens Out."
- Senator Thomas Tillis (R-NC) indicated that any negotiated annexation of Greenland would likely lack the necessary backing from Congress.
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