President Trump’s remarks to the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland was, as our friend Col. John Mills (USA Ret.) put it, “an epic beat down of big government Globalism.” And better yet, it was all an accurate assessment of the state of the world and the U.S. economy.
Here’s a link to the speech and transcript so you can enjoy and savor the relentless beating of the Globalists and Deep Staters throughout the hour long (1:12 actually) speech.
President Trump began his speech with a strong message for European leaders. As in previous years, he criticized European nations for their energy policies and heavy reliance on renewable energy sources such as wind power. He also raised concerns about cultural changes and mass migration.
"We have to defend that culture and rediscover the spirit that lifted the West from the depths of the Dark Ages to the pinnacle of human achievement," observed the President. “The explosion of prosperity and progress that built the West did not come from our tax codes—it ultimately came from our very special CULTURE… We have to defend that culture.”
“Certain places in Europe are not even recognizable, frankly, anymore, they’re not recognizable,” Trump said.
“And I love Europe, and I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction.”
As President Trump criticized European countries for increasing government spending, permitting unchecked mass migration, and depending on foreign imports, he said those policies led to job losses.
He also noted that Europeans are replacing affordable energy sources such as oil and gas with what he called the “green new scam.”
“The United States cares greatly about the people of Europe,” Trump said in concluding that part of his remarks.
The President went on to state that United States is not going to subsidize the whole world.
Global tariffs were implemented to address large trade deficits with various nations, the President noted, observing that many countries were “taking advantage” of the United States.
“You’re all party to them, in some cases victim to them, but in the end it’s a fair thing, and most of you realize that,” the President said.
Following a conversation with a world leader regarding his tariffs, Trump said he realized that “the United States is keeping the whole world afloat.”
“Without us, it’s not any of the countries that are represented here,” he said. “We want to work with the countries. We want to work with them. We’re not looking to destroy them.”
As a result, according to the President, the United States should be paying the lowest interest rates in the world.
President Trump further highlighted his administration’s one-year economic achievements, pointing to lower inflation and strong economic growth.
“In one year, our agenda has produced a transformation like America has not seen in over 10 years,” the President said.
He cited the three-month core inflation rate of 1.6 percent and further observed that fourth-quarter growth is poised to exceed 5 percent.
This, the President said, is vastly different from what economic observers predicted in 2025.
“Virtually all of the so-called experts predicted my plans to end this failed model would trigger a global recession and runaway inflation, but we have proven them wrong,” he said.
America’s reindustrialization was another “America is back” theme the President emphasized.
Trump pointed to rising exports, increased domestic steel production, and a surge in factory construction, attributing the gains to what he called “historic trade deals with partners.”
Finally, and this is something for which the President still gets no credit from the establishment news media, he emphasized the stark contrast between the economic accomplishments of his administration and Biden’s stagnant economy.
“Since my inauguration, we’ve lifted more than 1.2 million people off of food stamps. And after four years in which Biden secured less than $1 trillion of new investment in our country — think of that, $1 trillion, substantially less than that — in four years, we’ve secured commitments for a record-breaking $18 trillion. And we think when the final numbers come out, they’ll be closer to $20 trillion of investment. That’s never been done by any country at any time, not even close.
Just over one year ago, under the radical-left Democrats, we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world. In fact, the United States economy is on pace to grow at double the rate that was projected by the IMF just last April. And with my growth and tariff policies, it should be much higher. I really believe we can be much higher than that.”
Steve Bannon assessed the speech this way, “If you're a globalist, you think that Trump flew into Davos and went full gangster. If you're a nationalist, it's the greatest speech since Pericles at Athens,” and we agree, with an important addition. It also proves that, unlike most politicians, what Donald Trump said on the campaign trail and especially during his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention has not been forgotten, and is still driving his policies.
As Kip Herriage so insightfully observed: The screenshot below is from the end of Trump's acceptance speech and many missed it, but it came through loud and clear in Trumps speech at Davos today. This is not to be missed. When I heard Trump say “your expectations are not big enough” I immediately sat up in my chair. Trump's thinking here shows exactly why he’s the unbridled success he is. It’s all “mindset and an understanding of the American birthright” with Trump. Trump’s giving us permission to proudly seize our American birthright, just as he has. “Your expectations are not big enough. We are Americans. Ambition is our heritage. Greatness is our birthright.” Absolute genius, next level American mindset. Greatness is our birthright.
George Rasley is editor of Richard Viguerie's ConservativeHQ.com and is a veteran of over 300 political campaigns. A member of American MENSA, he served on the staff of Vice President Dan Quayle, as Director of Policy and Communications for former Congressman Adam Putnam, as spokesman for retired Rep. Mac Thornberry, formerly a member of the House Intelligence Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and as Director of Communications for now-retired Rep. Jeb Hensarling, formerly Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Here’s a link to the speech and transcript so you can enjoy and savor the relentless beating of the Globalists and Deep Staters throughout the hour long (1:12 actually) speech.
President Trump began his speech with a strong message for European leaders. As in previous years, he criticized European nations for their energy policies and heavy reliance on renewable energy sources such as wind power. He also raised concerns about cultural changes and mass migration.
"We have to defend that culture and rediscover the spirit that lifted the West from the depths of the Dark Ages to the pinnacle of human achievement," observed the President. “The explosion of prosperity and progress that built the West did not come from our tax codes—it ultimately came from our very special CULTURE… We have to defend that culture.”
“Certain places in Europe are not even recognizable, frankly, anymore, they’re not recognizable,” Trump said.
“And I love Europe, and I want to see Europe go good, but it’s not heading in the right direction.”
As President Trump criticized European countries for increasing government spending, permitting unchecked mass migration, and depending on foreign imports, he said those policies led to job losses.
He also noted that Europeans are replacing affordable energy sources such as oil and gas with what he called the “green new scam.”
“The United States cares greatly about the people of Europe,” Trump said in concluding that part of his remarks.
The President went on to state that United States is not going to subsidize the whole world.
Global tariffs were implemented to address large trade deficits with various nations, the President noted, observing that many countries were “taking advantage” of the United States.
“You’re all party to them, in some cases victim to them, but in the end it’s a fair thing, and most of you realize that,” the President said.
Following a conversation with a world leader regarding his tariffs, Trump said he realized that “the United States is keeping the whole world afloat.”
“Without us, it’s not any of the countries that are represented here,” he said. “We want to work with the countries. We want to work with them. We’re not looking to destroy them.”
As a result, according to the President, the United States should be paying the lowest interest rates in the world.
President Trump further highlighted his administration’s one-year economic achievements, pointing to lower inflation and strong economic growth.
“In one year, our agenda has produced a transformation like America has not seen in over 10 years,” the President said.
He cited the three-month core inflation rate of 1.6 percent and further observed that fourth-quarter growth is poised to exceed 5 percent.
This, the President said, is vastly different from what economic observers predicted in 2025.
“Virtually all of the so-called experts predicted my plans to end this failed model would trigger a global recession and runaway inflation, but we have proven them wrong,” he said.
America’s reindustrialization was another “America is back” theme the President emphasized.
Trump pointed to rising exports, increased domestic steel production, and a surge in factory construction, attributing the gains to what he called “historic trade deals with partners.”
Finally, and this is something for which the President still gets no credit from the establishment news media, he emphasized the stark contrast between the economic accomplishments of his administration and Biden’s stagnant economy.
“Since my inauguration, we’ve lifted more than 1.2 million people off of food stamps. And after four years in which Biden secured less than $1 trillion of new investment in our country — think of that, $1 trillion, substantially less than that — in four years, we’ve secured commitments for a record-breaking $18 trillion. And we think when the final numbers come out, they’ll be closer to $20 trillion of investment. That’s never been done by any country at any time, not even close.
Just over one year ago, under the radical-left Democrats, we were a dead country. Now we are the hottest country anywhere in the world. In fact, the United States economy is on pace to grow at double the rate that was projected by the IMF just last April. And with my growth and tariff policies, it should be much higher. I really believe we can be much higher than that.”
Steve Bannon assessed the speech this way, “If you're a globalist, you think that Trump flew into Davos and went full gangster. If you're a nationalist, it's the greatest speech since Pericles at Athens,” and we agree, with an important addition. It also proves that, unlike most politicians, what Donald Trump said on the campaign trail and especially during his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention has not been forgotten, and is still driving his policies.
As Kip Herriage so insightfully observed: The screenshot below is from the end of Trump's acceptance speech and many missed it, but it came through loud and clear in Trumps speech at Davos today. This is not to be missed. When I heard Trump say “your expectations are not big enough” I immediately sat up in my chair. Trump's thinking here shows exactly why he’s the unbridled success he is. It’s all “mindset and an understanding of the American birthright” with Trump. Trump’s giving us permission to proudly seize our American birthright, just as he has. “Your expectations are not big enough. We are Americans. Ambition is our heritage. Greatness is our birthright.” Absolute genius, next level American mindset. Greatness is our birthright.
George Rasley is editor of Richard Viguerie's ConservativeHQ.com and is a veteran of over 300 political campaigns. A member of American MENSA, he served on the staff of Vice President Dan Quayle, as Director of Policy and Communications for former Congressman Adam Putnam, as spokesman for retired Rep. Mac Thornberry, formerly a member of the House Intelligence Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and as Director of Communications for now-retired Rep. Jeb Hensarling, formerly Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
