President Trump arrived in Davos after a precautionary Air Force One delay and is set to address global leaders on domestic affordability issues. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a blunt speech arguing the U.S.-led global order is breaking down. The contrast highlights growing geopolitical tension at this year’s forum.
Trump’s Davos trip was briefly delayed by a minor Air Force One electrical issue. He still arrived on time. As Trump preps an affordability-focused speech, Canada’s Mark Carney declared the U.S.-led “rules-based order” is collapsing. #Trump #Davos pic.twitter.com/UhGa1mfZGh
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) January 21, 2026
- Donald Trump experienced a brief delay en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos after Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical issue.
- No emergency was declared; the aircraft landed safely after ~80 minutes.
- Trump and his delegation transferred to a Boeing 757 and departed again around midnight.
- Trump arrived in Switzerland and is scheduled to speak at 08:30 ET.
- His expected focus: domestic affordability, housing policy, limits on institutional home purchases, and possible 401(k) flexibility.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a sharp critique of U.S.-led global order at Davos.
- Carney said the “rules-based order is fading,” calling it a “rupture, not a transition.”
- He urged mid-sized countries to coordinate against the power of the U.S., China, and Russia.
- Carney’s remarks followed Trump posting an AI-generated image showing U.S. flags over Canada and the U.S.
