Donald Trump dominates the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos with new peace initiative

Donald Trump was the central figure at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He launched a new international group called the 'Board of Peace,' which was signed by representatives from 19 countries, though many traditional U.S. allies did not participate.

During the summit, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and delivered a speech where he criticized Europe's direction and mocked French President Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses. His arrival was delayed after his plane, Air Force One, had to return to Washington due to a minor electrical issue before resuming the trip. European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, used their platform at Davos to advocate for European strategic independence in response to Trump's actions.