President Trump mistakenly called Greenland "Iceland" at Davos, sparking criticism over his foreign policy grasp.

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump repeatedly referred to Greenland as Iceland during a speech promoting a proposed U.S. acquisition of the Arctic territory. He claimed Iceland negatively impacted the U.S. stock market and questioned NATO’s reliability, statements that experts said reflected a mix-up with Greenland, a Danish territory. Video evidence contradicted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claim that Trump correctly referenced Greenland as a “piece of ice,” fueling public skepticism. The gaffes sparked widespread criticism and concern over Trump’s grasp of international affairs amid broader scrutiny of his recent conduct and foreign policy statements.