Trump’s Greenland Demand Resurfaces at Davos During his Davos address, Donald Trump singled out California Governor Gavin Newsom and again demanded that Denmark cede Greenland to the United States, echoing his 2019 proposal [1][2]. The moment was captured on camera and quickly spread across social media, where Trump also posted a reinforcing message on Truth Social [2]. Attendees reacted visibly, and the exchange dominated headlines for the day [1].

Newsom Dismisses Trump’s Speech as Boring In a post‑event interview, Newsom called Trump’s address “remarkably boring and insignificant,” asserting that a military option on Greenland was not credible [1]. He mocked the scene, noting world leaders seemed to “roll over” for Trump and joking about kneepads for them [1]. Newsom also emphasized that any invasion threat was unrealistic, attributing the rhetoric to anxiety among Davos participants [1].

Analysts Debate Motives Behind Greenland Push Commentators split on whether Trump’s renewed Greenland claim is a trolling stunt or a strategic effort to shift the Overton window [2]. If taken seriously, the plan could involve coercive leverage over Denmark and would entangle NATO’s collective‑defense obligations, complicating diplomatic calculations [2]. Polls show Greenlanders overwhelmingly reject U.S. annexation, while U.S. lawmakers have floated legislation to block any forceful takeover [2].

Political Opponents Condemn Trump’s Remarks Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear labeled the Davos speech “dangerous, disrespectful and unhinged,” joining broader criticism of Trump’s rhetoric [1]. Greenland’s leadership has consistently refused to discuss a sale, reinforcing the island’s autonomy [2]. Within the United States, support for the claim remains tepid, and several legislators have proposed measures to prevent any forced acquisition [2].