Amid the World Economic Forum 2026’s intense agenda in Davos, President Donald Trump emerged as the evening’s entertainer. Post-lengthy deliberations on pressing world issues, he addressed business moguls, deploying humor that had elites in stitches and headlines buzzing.
‘Beautiful speech in hand,’ Trump began at the reception, ‘but no one’s wasting time on it.’ The punchline landed perfectly. He segued into celebrity-driven ticket booms, quipping on sales reports spiking uniquely.
Playfully contrasting his Treasury and Commerce secretaries as ‘opposites,’ Trump won more laughs. He needled executives on valuations soaring under his watch: ‘Doubled net worth—congratulations!’ Tim Cook’s presence inspired awe at Apple’s $650 billion commitment, applauded wildly.
Trump mused on envy humorously: ‘Jealous of some rich folks here I dislike.’ A Secret Service tale from D.C. dinners added flavor—he center-strode streets, to their chagrin. CNBC critics got short shrift: ‘Cancer cure? Not fast enough. Water-walking? Poor swimmer.’
Federal Reserve digs focused on overpriced builds: ‘I’d do it for $25 million, better.’ Greenland’s Danish pushback? Casually dismissed. Trump’s script-free flair defines him, lightening Davos with bilateral meets, media, and security chats now infused with levity.