Fedlan News Calls It First: In Davos, Trump Signals No Military Plans for Greenland Fedlan News | FN Newsroom
When President Donald Trump took the stage at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, the room was already bracing for a speech that would wander far beyond the usual economic talking points. True to form, Trump delivered a blend of bravado, grievance, and geopolitical improvisation — and in the middle of it all, he revived one of the most unusual ideas of his presidency: acquiring Greenland. Throughout his speech, Trump repeatedly took aim at European leaders, accusing them of complacency, hypocrisy, and an overreliance on American defense commitments. He returned to familiar criticisms of NATO, arguing that the alliance should not obstruct what he described as America's "rightful interests." The message was unmistakable: the United States, under his leadership, would not allow international institutions to dictate its strategic ambitions. One point cuts through all the noise. For all the sharp lines and the digs at America's European partners, Trump's posture on...