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Donald Trump Confusing Greenland and Iceland at Davos Raises Eyebrows

Donald Trump Confusing Greenland and Iceland at Davos Raises Eyebrows

Summary

President Donald Trump spoke at the Davos economic forum and seemed to mix up Iceland with Greenland during his speech. He mentioned Iceland in a context that suggested he meant Greenland, a territory Trump has previously shown interest in acquiring.

Key Facts

  • President Trump gave a speech at the Davos economic forum in Switzerland.
  • During the speech, he appeared to confuse Iceland with Greenland.
  • Trump mentioned Iceland in a way that suggested he was talking about Greenland, saying it cost the U.S. money.
  • Trump has previously shown interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark.
  • He stated he would not use military force to take Greenland during the speech.
  • Critics quickly noticed and commented on the mix-up between the two places.

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