Has Trump forgotten which country he wants

Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos resembled a confrontation more than a traditional policy address, quickly escalating into a tense geopolitical clash.

After arriving late due to Air Force One making an emergency turnaround, Trump sharply criticized European leaders, calling them “seriously weakened” and openly questioning the reliability of NATO.

He also made puzzling remarks, linking a dip in the U.S. stock market to Iceland, adding to the confusion and drawing raised eyebrows from the international audience.

The most striking moment came when Trump spoke about Greenland, declaring it an American “obligation” to control the island. He argued the U.S. must build a “golden dome” defense system there, insisting only Washington could properly protect the Arctic territory.

European leaders responded forcefully. French President Emmanuel Macron framed the situation as a choice between mutual respect and intimidation, while Belgium’s prime minister mocked Trump by comparing him to the “Very Hungry Caterpillar,” consuming trust and alliances along the way.

Trump then escalated tensions by threatening tariffs of 10%, later raising the figure to 25%, hanging economic pressure over Europe. These threats were explicitly tied to Denmark’s refusal to sell Greenland.

In one dramatic speech, Trump transformed Davos from a platform for global cooperation into a real-time test of how aggressively he is willing to push allies to secure his demands.