The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments before taking shots at the United Nations and doubling down on what he sees as a need for the U.S. to control Greenland while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday.

The rare, nearly two-hour appearance comes on the anniversary of Trump’s inauguration, and the day before he’s scheduled to deliver a key address to an audience of global elites and billionaires at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

There, he’ll have a chance to confront the increasing pushback from NATO allies over his approach to Greenland and his latest retaliatory tariffs.

More details are also expected on Trump’s ballooning ambitions for the Board of Peace, the Trump-led group of world leaders originally intended to supervise the Gaza ceasefire plan, which he suggested Tuesday could soon broker peace during global conflicts and replace the U.N.

The White House previously said Trump’s remarks at Davos would focus on his affordability agenda for housing.

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Top Republican on House Foreign Affairs Committee doesn’t rule out US military action in Greenland

“I think NATO is an important strategic alliance, and I don’t want to see any sacrifice of NATO whatsoever,” said Rep. Brian Mast, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “They’re important allies, and we want to see that to continue.”

But while Mast, a close Trump ally, said the U.S. and its European allies were having a “hard conversation” that he expected would ultimately bring the longtime allies closer, he did not rule out the Trump administration using military force to take over Greenland, provided it was legally within Trump’s constitutional powers.

“I’m willing to accept any action that takes place based upon the authorities that the administration has,” Mast said. “There’s not going to be any option that’s taken off the table.”

Under the Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war and the duty to fund the military, while the president serves as head of the armed forces.

Trump takes off for Davos

Air Force One just left Joint Base Andrews late on Tuesday night, carrying Trump in a red-eye flight to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.

The plane is expected to land in Zurich, with Trump then helicoptering to Davos, the mountain town hosting the annual gathering of billionaires.

“This will be an interesting trip,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House. “I have no idea what’s going to happen, but you are well represented.”

Vance to visit Minneapolis this week, source says

Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel Thursday to Minneapolis, where the Trump administration has deployed federal officials to enforce an immigration crackdown.

The visit will include remarks and a roundtable with local leaders and community members, according to a source familiar with his plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trip has not yet been officially announced.