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

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly referred to Greenland as Iceland during a speech promoting a proposed U.S. acquisition of the Danish 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. Video evidence contradicted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s denial of the error, who insisted Trump’s written remarks correctly referenced Greenland as a “piece of ice.” The gaffes sparked widespread criticism and concern over Trump’s grasp of international geography and leadership, amid broader scrutiny of his recent conduct and foreign policy statements.