President Donald Trump took the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, telling European leaders the U.S. won World War II "big," and "Without us right now, you would all be speaking German and a little Japanese.

President Donald Trump pressed for the U.S. to annex Greenland during a combative address at the World Economic Forum in Davos

US President Donald Trump said in a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that he "won't use force" to take control of Greenland. He insisted again that the United States needs ownership of the large Arctic territory for the sake of setting up a missile defence system and international security.

President Donald Trump briefly addressed high housing costs and interest rates in his Davos speech but did not get into specifics.

President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, said no other country is in a position to defend Greenland but the United States.

President Donald Trump insists he won’t use force to acquire Greenland during his address at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from 130 countries, plus an untold number of activists and observers, are expected to converge on the annual event scheduled to last through Friday for dialogue, debate and deal-making in the Alpine resort.

Trump makes first international trip of 2026 to Davos, where he's expected to deliver remarks focused on American dominance, including taking over Greenland.

"They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you," the president said in a remark that appeared to be about Greenland.

President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European allies at Davos World Economic Forum as tensions rise over trade deals and his demands to acquire Greenland from Denmark.

President Donald Trump changed planes to continue his trip to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. He initially commenced his trip on Air Force One. However, the plane was forced to return to base in Maryland after it faced a minor electrical issue.