Trump's 2026 Davos Speech: Greenland Acquisition Plan Hits Allied Resistance
President Trump's highly awaited 2026 Davos speech highlights the growing divide between the U.S. and its allies over the Greenland acquisition plan and Arctic strategic interests.
Hands shaken, but the gloves are off. President Donald Trump delivered a high-stakes speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026. The address comes at a volatile moment as the U.S. faces significant friction with its traditional allies over plans to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland.
Trump Davos 2026 Greenland Speech Sparks Global Tension
According to NPR, the speech was one of the most anticipated events of this year's forum. President Trump isn't backing down from his proposal to take over Greenland, a move he frames as a strategic necessity for American security and energy independence. However, the proposal has caused a massive rift with Denmark, which has repeatedly stated the island is not for sale.
President Trump delivers a highly anticipated speech in Davos, Switzerland, amid major splits with allies over his plans to take over the Danish territory of Greenland.
Allied Split and Economic Implications
The geopolitical climate in Davos remains tense. European leaders have expressed concern that the U.S. approach ignores sovereign boundaries and international norms. While Trump emphasizes the potential for trade and mineral wealth in the Arctic, allies view it as a disruption to the regional balance of power. Audio of the full address is expected to be released later today.
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