Trump Stuns Davos With Greenland Claim, Reveals ‘Golden Dome’ Plan
Former US President Donald Trump shocked attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos by claiming Greenland belongs to the United States and revealing his plan to build a “golden dome” on the island.
Key Takeaways
- Trump claimed Greenland is US territory, a statement that is historically inaccurate.
- He revealed his primary motivation for wanting Greenland was to build a massive “golden dome.”
- The former president argued the dome would combat climate change by reflecting sunlight.
Controversial Territorial Claim
Speaking at the global forum, Trump declared, “Greenland is ours. It’s our territory. We bought it.”
This claim contradicts historical facts. The United States did attempt to purchase Greenland from Denmark twice—in 1946 and again in 2019 during Trump’s own presidency—but both offers were firmly rejected. Greenland remains an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
The ‘Golden Dome’ Strategy
Trump disclosed that his main interest in acquiring Greenland was architectural: to construct a “big, beautiful golden dome.”
“I wanted to put a dome, a golden dome, on Greenland. It would have been the most beautiful dome in the world,” he told the audience.
He framed this unusual ambition as an environmental strategy, suggesting the dome would have helped with “climate change stuff” by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Trump expressed regret that the purchase failed, calling it a missed opportunity for a major statement.
Reactions and Aftermath
The remarks left Davos attendees stunned, blending a bold geopolitical assertion with a highly personal and unconventional vision. The comments have ignited reactions online and among political analysts, underscoring Trump’s continued tendency for controversial and unexpected declarations on the global stage.
