During a speech in Davos, Donald Trump made several notable and unusual statements. He mistakenly referred to Greenland as Iceland when discussing NATO partners and his interest in acquiring Greenland. Trump also heavily criticized wind power and green policies, suggesting that "stupid people" buy windmills from China and that these policies lead to lower economic growth, birth rates, and smaller militaries.
The US President also mimicked French President Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses and his negotiation style regarding pharmaceutical prices, accusing France of taking advantage of the US for years. Trump claimed that ending the Russia-Ukraine war was "reasonably close" and suggested both leaders were backing away from a deal. He also recounted a confusing interaction with Switzerland's "Prime Minister," who he described as a repetitive woman, despite Switzerland having a male president. Additionally, Trump referred to "Abba-baijan" when discussing the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and mentioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping had asked him to stop calling the Coronavirus the "China Virus," a request Trump stated he agreed to. He also asserted that Europe would be speaking German and Japanese without US intervention and reiterated his desire for Greenland, stating the US would "remember" a refusal to yield the territory.