US EditionLagarde walks out of Lutnick speech in Davos critical of Europe: Report
Lagarde exited a Davos VIP dinner after U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick's speech sharply criticized Europe, causing heckling and walkouts, leading to the event's early end.
- During an invite-only Davos dinner hosted by Larry Fink, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, exited amid Howard Lutnick's scathing speech, prompting Fink to call off the event before dessert.
- During Lutnick's address, attendees heckled and jeered as U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered remarks sharply critical of Europe, with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore booing though the U.S. Commerce Department said Gore was the only one.
- The invite-only dinner, hosted by Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO and WEF co-chair, gathered a couple of hundred guests including major forum members, heads of state and dignitaries in Davos, Switzerland.
- Guests reacted with jeers and exits, while host Larry Fink appealed for calm and ended the dinner early; observers warned the disruption could strain ties between U.S. representatives and European attendees.
- The clash involved senior figures at the WEF as Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, walked out of a dinner hosted by Larry Fink amid thousands in Davos this week.
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