Donald Trump says Europe will not ‘push back too much’ on his Greenland bid as Davos day two begins – live

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Adam FultonJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:55 AM
Donald Trump says Europe will not ‘push back too much’ on his Greenland bid as Davos day two begins – live
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During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national and world security concerns. He stated there's "no going back" on the issue after a call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and a planned meeting in Davos. Trump also criticized the UK's plan to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it an act of "great stupidity" and linking it to the necessity of acquiring Greenland. He believes the UK's decision demonstrates weakness to global powers like China and Russia. Furthermore, a source confirmed the authenticity of a text message from Emmanuel Macron, showing Macron's agreement to a meeting in Paris after Davos.

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Macron told Trump that he could set up a meeting after Davos in Paris on Thursday afternoon.

factual — source close to the French president100% confidence

Greenland is imperative for National and World Security.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

UK's plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is an “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY”.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

The US would talk about acquiring Greenland at the WEF because Denmark could not protect the territory.

factual — Donald Trump90% confidence

Trump threatened 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne to get Emmanuel Macron to join his Gaza “board of peace”.

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greenland 100% donald trump 90% chagos islands 80% uk 70% national security 60% davos 50% mauritius 50% world economic forum 40% sovereignty 40%

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