Trump's Davos Speech Marred by 'Aber-baijan' and Iceland-Greenland Gaffes

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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 08:34
Trump's Davos Speech Marred by 'Aber-baijan' and Iceland-Greenland Gaffes
- •U.S. President Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos was notable for several verbal slip-ups.
- •Trump mispronounced Azerbaijan as "Aber-baijan," a moment that quickly gained traction on social media.
- •He also confused Greenland with Iceland while discussing NATO allies and global economic issues, stating "our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland."
- •Experts and commentators noted Trump was likely referring to Greenland, a Danish territory of strategic interest, not Iceland.
- •The gaffes sparked varied reactions online, from amusement to concerns about precision in international forums, despite the speech covering broader themes.
Why It Matters: Donald Trump's Davos speech was overshadowed by mispronunciations and geographic confusion.
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