At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump spoke before representatives from countries around the world, according to BBC information.
Trump's speech concluded amid significant crowding caused by difficulties entering the event hall.
Passes were not issued to many, including high-ranking guests, and security measures were truly strict, preventing even celebrities from entering.
Some participants waiting in line speculated that Trump was going to change the rules of the global economy.
At the beginning of his speech, he spoke about Western allies who have recently expressed concern over his social media messages.
He even noted that perhaps it was not worth raising the topic of Greenland.
Nevertheless, he soon announced his intentions to initiate urgent negotiations for the purchase of Greenland.
According to him, this should be a peaceful process, and the use of force is not required, but the U.S. needs "full ownership rights" to the island.
“We want this land” to build “the greatest Golden Dome ever created,” he added.
Trump assured those present that he does not intend to use force in Greenland, after which he provided arguments for the necessity of its acquisition:
- Greenland: He stated the advisability of "immediate negotiations" with Denmark regarding the acquisition of Greenland, claiming that only the U.S. can ensure the security of this vast region.
- Force: Despite the extraordinary nature of his statements, he emphasized that he does not plan to use force. “I don’t need to use force. I don’t want to use force. I will not use force.”
- NATO: He dismissed rumors that transferring Greenland under U.S. control could harm NATO, adding that “we give too much and get too little in return.”
Trump's arguments for acquiring Greenland were presented to the audience in Davos.
Some of them concerned issues of national security and the geopolitical influence of the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere.
However, an interesting point was his assertion that the U.S. should have control over the island due to protective actions during World War II when Germany invaded Denmark.
“It was already ours, but we returned it to Denmark after the war,” he noted.
In his opinion, the U.S. “should have kept it.” - Economy: Trump stated that under his leadership, the U.S. economy is experiencing a “miracle,” with falling inflation and unprecedented economic growth.
- Tariffs: Explaining economic successes, he referred to raising tariffs on imported goods to compensate for the damage they cause.
- Europe: At the beginning of his speech, he criticized Europe for “wrong actions” due to rising public spending and migration flows.
- Migration: He noted that Europe is accepting “diverse groups of people from distant countries,” adding that some places on the continent have become “unrecognizable.”
- Ukraine: Trump expressed the opinion that he is negotiating with Putin and Zelensky, believing that both want to reach an agreement.
- Environment: In his speech, he repeatedly mentioned the “green scam,” calling it “the greatest hoax in history,” emphasizing the need to profit from energy resources.
- UK Energy: Speaking about the UK, he noted that the country produces only a third of the energy compared to 1999, not utilizing its potential in the North Sea.
Trump shatters Europe's hopes for resolving the Greenland crisis.
BBC correspondent in Europe.
Europe's hopes that Trump could ease tensions surrounding Greenland were dashed when he launched an active campaign in support of seizing the island.
He ignored the persistent refusals of European countries to sell the island and presented his claims as a logical deal, considering the support the U.S. has provided to the continent over the years.
A reassuring point was Trump's statement that he does not intend to use military force to seize Greenland.
However, the threat of increased tariffs remains relevant.
This is not the first time Trump has expressed his doubts about Europe's future.
However, now that his ideas have been voiced on the European stage in the context of escalating disputes over Greenland, the perception of his words may change.
He cites unchecked migration and imports as the main factors of the crisis.
Nevertheless, he emphasizes that he would like Europe to succeed and become strong.
Trump claims to care about the region's population and speaks of his Scottish and German roots.
However, his speech, filled with anger and inaccuracies, seems devoid of the warmth he claims to feel for Europe.
Trump on the Ukraine conflict: "It doesn't benefit the U.S."
“I have been working on this war for a year and have settled eight other conflicts. For example, India and Pakistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Vladimir Putin told me: ‘I can’t believe you settled this conflict,’ which lasted 35 years. I resolved it in one day. Putin worked on it for 10 years and couldn’t resolve it. I told him: ‘Focus on your war, don’t worry about this.’
“What do we get from all this work? Nothing but death, destruction, and huge sums of money going to those who do not appreciate our help. I’m talking about NATO, about Europe. They should handle Ukraine themselves; this is not our war. We are far away; an ocean separates us.”
“It doesn’t benefit the U.S. This is a terrible war, one of the worst since World War II. If it continues, it will surpass it in scale. The casualty figures are staggering. No one wants to talk about it. Both Ukraine and Russia have lost a huge number of people.”
“I am working with President Putin, and I think he wants to make a deal. I am working with President Zelensky, and I believe he also wants to reach an agreement. I am meeting with him today.”
