Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments involving former US President Donald Trump's international and domestic activities.
Trump's Davos Diplomacy and Peace Charter
Donald Trump is currently attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where on Thursday he participated in the signing of the Board of Peace charter. Initially conceived as a focused initiative to oversee the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, the board has evolved into a permanent global institution. It is set to operate alongside the United Nations, with Trump himself taking on the role of chairman.
This move has not been universally welcomed. Countries including France and Britain have opted out of membership. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has voiced significant concerns, particularly following Monday's announcement that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the board.
Trump's Speech and Territorial Ambitions
During a lengthy address in Davos on Wednesday, Trump revisited his longstanding interest in acquiring Greenland. He explicitly stated his desire for "right, title and ownership" of the territory. However, he stepped back from previous threats of military action, instead proposing a "framework for a future deal" to resolve the matter peacefully.
In a related diplomatic gesture, Trump also withdrew the threat of imposing tariffs on eight European nations, signalling a potential shift in trade policy approaches.
Domestic Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
Concurrently, within the United States, Trump's immigration policies are being vigorously enforced. Operations are ongoing in Minnesota and have expanded to specifically target Somali communities in Maine, reflecting a broader crackdown.
Political Opposition in Washington
In the nation's capital, congressional Democrats are mounting a unified front against proposed legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Pete Aguilar, chairman of the Democratic caucus, articulated the party's stance, stating, "In the last 24 hours, we’ve heard our members speak loudly that ICE isn’t doing enough, these reforms aren’t doing enough. This lawlessness has to stop."
This opposition highlights the deepening political divide over immigration strategy and enforcement priorities in the US.
