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Trump: Europe Would Be Speaking German and Japanese Without Us – Giving Greenland Back Was 'Foolish'

Published January 21, 2026, 15:03
Trump: Europe Would Be Speaking German and Japanese Without Us – Giving Greenland Back Was 'Foolish'

Former US President Donald Trump made a series of controversial statements at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He argued that Europe would be speaking German and “a little” Japanese if it weren't for the United States, while reiterating his intention to purchase Greenland, describing the previous US decision to return it to Denmark as “foolish”. These statements were made during an impromptu speech and caused a stir.