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Trump says he won't use force to acquire Greenland
While speaking at the at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, President Trump said he won’t use force to acquire Greenland.
President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday in Switzerland at the World Economic Forum.
Big picture view:
His remarks come as tensions with European leaders have been rising over Greenland, the assembly of his Gaza peace board, and his threat of tariffs. Many high-profile European leaders also attended the forum, and it was standing room only inside the hall where Trump was delivering his much-anticipated speech.
What they're saying:
Trump reaffirmed his desire to control Greenland, saying he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island.
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Speaking for more than 70 minutes, he also touted economic growth in the U.S. and his year-one achievements in office.
The president finished his speech by congratulating the people in the room for all their successes and declared that the U.S. is "back, bigger, stronger, better than ever before."
"I’ll see you around," he said.
What is the World Economic Forum?
Big picture view:
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business and government converge in the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. Activists, journalists and outside observers also attend.
The conference's sessions dive into issues as diverse as economic disparity, climate change, technology, and global cooperation — as well as competition and conflict.
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FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on January 16, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Local perspective:
Trump is headlining the event, with his speech on Wednesday, as well as several U.S. Cabinet ministers and top advisers including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from the WEF schedule and President Trump's public remarks. Background information was taken from The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.