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Donald Trump boldly declares 'sometimes you need a dictator' in second Davos speech
- At a Davos reception, Trump defended an earlier speech by saying sometimes you need a dictator while speaking at the World Economic Forum CEO Reception and Dinner, Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 21, 2026.
- Trump defended his earlier Davos speech by saying it received good reviews despite confusing Greenland with Iceland and urged US control, calling his proposals common sense.
- Boasting to business leaders, Trump added `I don't even ask anybody how you're doing now` and joked `A couple of people in the room, I can't stand them. There's nothing I can do about it.`
- Critics reacted swiftly after the remarks, noting the aside elicited anger and was widely slammed by opponents and social media, with Charlotte Clymer writing `Trump is now openly referring to himself as a dictator`.
- Amid weeks of authoritarian threats, the remark follows at least once over the past month Trump suggested canceling the 2026 midterm elections, raising concerns among observers and critics about democratic norms.
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mannheim24.deAt the CEO reception of the World Economic Forum, Donald Trump caused a stir with a provocative statement. Critics react sharply.
Trump says 'sometimes you need a dictator' after threat to cancel election
After weeks of authoritarian threats to crush protests with the military, cancel elections, conquer foreign countries, and send masked agents door-to-door to round up anyone who can’t prove their citizenship, Trump on Wednesday told an already uneasy room full of world leaders that “sometimes you ne...
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President Donald Trump of the United States stated that he had received good feedback from his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, during which he demanded control of Greenland.
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