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Trump vs. the Global Elite at WEF

Every year, the world’s economic elite gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Billionaires, CEOs, political leaders, and powerful institutions meet behind closed doors to discuss the future of the global economy and international business. These are the richest and most influential people on the planet.

WEF’s slogan is “Committed to improving the state of the World” and its mission is to “move the world forward together.” However, critics argue that this vision represents a globalist mindset—one where decisions are made by unelected elites, often far removed from ordinary people and national interests.

Picture: America is the locomotive.

Donald Trump stands in sharp contrast to this worldview. Trump is a populist. He speaks directly to voters, not global institutions. While the WEF elite promote globalization, open borders, and centralized decision-making, Trump represents national sovereignty, economic protection, and what he famously calls “America First.”

These are two opposing camps—and they are not on the same team. This is why Trump is deeply disliked in Davos. He challenges the system that benefits the global elite, and he refuses to speak their language or follow their script.

“America First” does not mean America alone. It means that a government’s first responsibility is to protect its own citizens. If Americans are safe, prosperous, and confident in their future, the country thrives. And when America thrives, the rest of the world benefits.

If America falls into chaos—economically, socially, or politically—the consequences are felt globally. The reason is simple: America is the engine of the world economy. It is the driver. The locomotive.

When America shines, the world shines.

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World Economic Forum 2026 Kicks Off in Davos — and Donald Trump Leads Record U.S. Delegation

Davos, Switzerland — January 19, 2026
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in the Swiss Alps begins this Monday under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” Leaders from governments, business, civil society and science will convene through January 23 to confront what organizers call the most pressing global challenges of our time: geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, technological disruption and climate change.

This year’s meeting is poised to be one of the most unpredictable yet — largely because U.S. President Donald Trump is attending in person and will lead the largest-ever American delegation to Davos.

Trump Returns to Davos with a Big Team

Trump’s presence is notable not only for its scale but also for its political symbolism. His administration will be accompanied by several Cabinet members and senior officials — including the Secretary of State, Treasury Secretary, Commerce Secretary, trade representatives, and top White House aides — marking a record-size U.S. contingent.

Last time Trump engaged with the forum, his participation was virtual and aired amid controversy. This year’s in-person return is expected to attract rock-star style attention and intense scrutiny from global leaders, the media and activists.

A “Spirit of Dialogue” Amid Global Tensions

The forum’s theme emphasizes cooperation and conversation in a world marked by deepening geopolitical fault lines. Amid economic competition, rising tariffs and shifting alliances, WEF organizers are pushing dialogue as essential for progress.

But Trump’s trademark slogan, “America First,” poses a direct challenge to the forum’s ethos of multilateral cooperation. Allies and competitors alike will be watching to see how — and if — Trump’s policies can align with broader global ambitions for cooperation, especially on trade, security and technology.

Key Issues on the Agenda

While WEF is traditionally focused on economic strategy and global collaboration, this year’s agenda is exceptionally crowded:

  • Geopolitical and security challenges: Ukraine remains a central topic, with talks planned involving U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives about peace frameworks and reconstruction support.
  • Economic fragmentation: A recent WEF risk survey found that economic confrontation — including tariffs and trade tensions — has overtaken armed conflict as a top risk to global stability.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Discussions about how to govern and deploy AI responsibly are expected to be key, with tech leaders from companies such as Microsoft and Nvidia attending.
  • Business and innovation: With roughly 3,000 participants and about 850 CEOs from top global companies, business and investment outlooks will be central to many discussions.

Trump’s Global Footprint Heading into Davos

Trump’s foreign policy moves over the past year — from threats of tariffs over Greenland to confrontations with Iran and Venezuela — have reshaped parts of the international agenda. European leaders are preparing for high-stakes talks with the U.S., including possible retaliatory measures tied to trade tensions that are already threatening transatlantic unity.

Although climate and “woke” cultural topics were reportedly de-emphasized in programming after negotiations with U.S. officials, the core business of the forum — economic cooperation and innovation — remains indispensable.

A Pivotal Moment for Global Order

This year’s Davos is widely perceived as a test of whether global leaders can adapt the old world order to 21st-century challenges — or whether a fundamentally new framework for cooperation will emerge. With Trump’s America firmly in the spotlight and AI and economic confrontation rising as cross-cutting issues, the balance between national interests and collective global action will be under intense scrutiny.

As the world’s eyes turn to the Swiss Alps, the question is no longer whether dialogue will take place — but whether it can translate into real solutions.

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U.S steel production is booming due to Trump admin`s steel tariffs

Coalition For A Prosperous America chief economist Jeff Ferry said to Fox that the Trump administration`s tariffs have a positive impact on the steel industry. This is one of the reasons why Trump is so popular in the United States.

Jeff Ferry said; «…..even as some pundits and economists say America`s steel industry is in decline…… for those who understand the steel industry, it`s clear that the Trump administration`s steel tariffs have generated a boom in steel investment and a shift to newer technologies that are creating high-paying jobs for thousands of new steelworkers.

Steel prices last year were lower than they were in 2017, before Trump`s tariffs. Donald Trump and Wilbur Ross did this because they know the steel industry. They did it because they knew that Communist China subsidized the steel and dumped the prices.

This kind of protectionism is good for Communist China, but it made it difficult for the United States to compete, and this is exactly here where Trump`s «America First» agenda comes in. He protects the U.S steel industry, its workers, and America.

The U.S steel industry is healthy, and steel consumers are better off because they pay the same price for steel now as they did a few years ago. Before the tariffs. Now, the U.S steel industry can invest in new technology, and grow and meet their need much better than before.

This is the difference between Biden who has been in politics for the last 47 years and Trump who is one of the few to stand up against Communist China.

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President Emmanual Macron criticized President Donald Trump for being a Nationalist but should take a lesson from him

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the U.S President Donald Trump a few weeks ago. Macron said Trump was a Nationalist, and Mainstream Media (MSM) followed up to say that Hitler was also a Nationalist. Wow, what a comparison.

What journalists in the MSM is not telling people is that even Mahatma Ghandi was a Nationalist. The National Movement in India and the role of Mahatma Ghandi and Non-Violence is an example. Employing nonviolent nationalist movements as his weapon, Ghandii stirred Indian men and woman to «fight» for independence without shedding blood. But Ghandi was also a populist. Just like Trump.

Ghandi considered himself one, and his mission was primarily the establishment of a free, independent, culturally distinct Indian nation. He used to say that “nonviolent nationalism is a necessary condition of corporate or civilized life.” (As opposed to violent nationalism).

In the book “Autobigraphy of a Yogi” the writer, Paramahansa Yogananda, quotes Ghandi`s own words on nationalism:

“I call myself a nationalist but my natioanlism is as wide as the universe; it embraces all nations. My nationalism includes the prosperity of all nations. I do not want my India to raise on from the ashes of other nations. I do not want India to ever exploit any human. I want a strong India able to transfuse its strength to other nations.Today, none of the European countries does this; they do not transfer power to other nations.”

Ghandi was also a populist. Who know that? Populist rule is bad for democracy, but despite that, we can see that populists are being voted into office in country after country. Narendra Modi win elections when the institutionalized ties between non-populist parties and voters decay.

But there is a big difference between the populism we see outside of the U.S than inside. Trumps populism is good populism while many of the other populists are bad. Trumps plan is “America First,” and that`s why he is cutting taxes, made a lot of reforms and negotiated better trade deals.

There is no doubt that European Union is important, but at what cost? Take a look at President Macron. The man who talked about Trump`s Nationalism in his speech while MSM followed up with Nazi stories.

But who is in real trouble here? Rebels in Paris blasts Mr Macron for his gas tax hikes. The opposite of what Trump did. He cuted the taxes and the U.S economy is booming. The U.S unemployment is low while it remain high in France.

This is not the fist time I`m writing about the protesters in France. This is something that has been going on for years and decades. France need to do something to make a change, but do Macron have something to learn from Trump? It remains to see.

But it seems like Macron is doing the opposite of Trump who are a Nationalist and a Patriot. Trumpis doing what he can to protect his own citizens. Its all about "America First" and he wants to Make America Great again. Whats wrong with that?

President Macron is a part of the European Union which is driven by faceless bureaucrats. A collaboration the United Kingdom wants to leave. A collaboration that communist Jeremy Corbyn want to join again. Done by a second referendum.

But Paris rioters steal police rifle and torch cars while they are protesting fuel taxes, but the demonstrations are also an indication of growing animosity toward Macron. President Trump is on his own people`s side but President Macron seems to be against his own people with bad decisions.

People in France believe that Macron is serving the interest of the EU and not the French workers. A President should represent the people, “We the People,” but the French protest movement, known as jilets jaunes (yellow vests), are protesting against its own President and the state of France`s economy as well.

President Macrons popularity is low and will be so for quite some time, because he has given no indication he will bend to the peoples demand. This will give Macron`s political competitors like Marine Le Pen a huge advantage.

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