The gravity of Davos at the World Economic Forum 2026 gave way to glee as President Trump unleashed his comedic arsenal after back-to-back marathons. Speaking to top business minds, he masterfully mixed mockery and mirth on economics, security, and more.
Dangling his notes, Trump joked, ‘Gorgeous speech—no repeats to bore you.’ Cheers erupted. Ticket sales jokes tied to celeb turnout set the tone. Aides Bessent and Lutnick became ‘perfect opposites’ in his roast.
CEOs faced valuation barbs: ‘Net worth doubled on my watch—bravo!’ $650 billion from Tim Cook? ‘Incredible,’ Trump beamed, hall roaring. Envy confession: ‘Hating some here, but they’re loaded.’ Street-walking security woes amused.
CNBC rebuttals were gold: ‘Heal cancer slowly? Walk water ineptly?’ Fed costs? ‘My $25M fix beats theirs.’ Denmark-Greenland? ‘News to me.’ Unscripted prowess shone, easing talks on policy, alliances, and safety into enjoyable territory.