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Giant 'No King' inscriptions carved into the snow in protest against Trump’s arrival in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026

Video. ‘No King’: Protests in Davos as Trump arrives for World Economic Forum

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US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.

US President Donald Trump arrived in Davos on Wednesday for a tense encounter with Davos has tightened security as US President Donald Trump arrived in the Swiss resort town for the World Economic Forum, with tensions expected over his push to take control of Greenland.

In the mountains above Davos, a large “NO KING” message was etched into the snow, while anti-WEF and anti-Trump signs appeared on buildings around town.

US supporters were also visible in the streets, including a man draped in a US flag and another wearing a MAGA cap, as protesters held banners referencing Trump’s policies and Greenland.

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