US President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Reuters
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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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