Summary
President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Davos conference in Switzerland, where he proposed negotiations for the United States to acquire Greenland. His remarks received mixed reactions from the audience, with some surprised by his statements about Greenland and comments on European economies. There was high security at the event, and the room had a tense atmosphere.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke at the Davos conference, a global event held in Switzerland.
- Trump proposed that the U.S. should negotiate to acquire Greenland, a territory currently part of Denmark.
- There was high security, and many people wanted to attend his speech, but some were turned away.
- Trump mentioned that acquiring Greenland wouldn't involve force but rather negotiations.
- The reaction to his speech was mixed, with some applauding and others surprised by his comments.
- Trump's remarks included criticizing parts of Europe, claiming they owed their freedom to the U.S.
- A Republican senator indicated that Congress would not support acquiring Greenland.
- Trump mentioned wanting to build a "Golden Dome" on Greenland and called it a "small ask" to acquire the land.
