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Trump's Power Display and Barbs at NATO and EU at Davos

Published January 21, 2026, 19:07
Trump's Power Display and Barbs at NATO and EU at Davos

Donald Trump sparked controversy during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos with statements challenging the post-World War II international order and emphasizing American power. He claimed the US “won” World War II and that without it, Europe would be under German domination. He also reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, describing it as essential for American security and subtly threatening Denmark in case of refusal. Trump's speech, filled with historical revisionism and blunt rhetoric, highlighted the power imbalance between the US and its European allies, raising concerns and sparking debate.