Trump opens Davos speech with joke
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Moneycontrol21-01-2026, 22:51

Trump's Davos Joke Sparks Laughter Amidst Serious Global Talks

  • US President Donald Trump opened his Davos address with a joke about having "so many friends… few enemies," drawing laughter from the World Economic Forum audience.
  • The light-hearted start preceded a speech where Trump addressed contentious issues, including rising tensions over Greenland.
  • Trump ruled out military force for Greenland but demanded swift negotiations with Denmark, citing US security concerns against Russia and China.
  • He criticized Europe's direction on security, trade, and economy, and renewed attacks on leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney.
  • Despite diplomatic pushback and protests, markets reacted positively to Trump's remarks, with Wall Street opening higher.

Why It Matters: Trump used humor to set a tone at Davos before tackling serious geopolitical issues and trade criticisms.

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