Trump Leaks Private Texts, Taunts World Leaders Ahead of Davos Trip
In a whirlwind late-night social media blitz, former President Donald Trump shook the global stage by leaking private texts from world leaders while trolling allies with memes—just hours before heading to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump shared messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Truth Social, defending his controversial plan to acquire Greenland. The move has sparked both international alarm and amusement as the U.S. weighs its Arctic ambitions.
Macron Pushes Back, Yet Offers Diplomacy
In one text, Macron told Trump, “I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland,” while noting areas of alignment on Syria and Iran policy. He invited Trump to dinner in Paris and promised a G7 gathering after Davos, signaling a mix of caution and continued diplomacy despite the Greenland standoff.
Meanwhile, European capitals are on edge. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured allies at Davos: “Take a deep breath. Do not retaliate. The president will be here tomorrow and will get his message across.”
Tariffs Threat Looms
Trump announced plans for steep tariffs targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland if his Greenland ambitions aren’t met. Starting at 10% on February 1 and jumping to 25% by June 1, these measures aim to pressure European nations to negotiate on the Arctic territory.
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