Trump Mistakes Greenland for Iceland 4 Times at Davos; White House Denies Gaffe
President Trump confused Greenland with Iceland 4 times during his 2026 Davos speech. The White House denies the gaffe, claiming he meant 'piece of ice'.
He said it four times on camera, but his team insists it never happened. Donald Trump repeatedly referred to Greenland as "Iceland" during his remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 21, 2026, sparking a wave of viral fact-checks.
The Trump Greenland Iceland Gaffe: What Actually Happened at Davos
According to reporters on the ground, the confusion began about 38 minutes into the speech. "Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland," Trump told the crowd. He invoked the wrong country name at least three more times within a two-minute window while discussing his controversial plans to acquire the territory from Denmark.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt quickly went on the offensive, denying any error occurred. Responding to NewsNation reporter Libbey Dean on X, Leavitt claimed Trump's written remarks described the territory as a "piece of ice," which she argued is factually accurate.
The Geopolitical Context of the Gaffe
The slip-up comes at a sensitive time. Trump has recently intensified his rhetoric, even threatening European nations with tariffs if the U.S. does not obtain Greenland by early February. Despite the verbal confusion, Trump announced he had "formed the framework of a future deal" regarding the island with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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