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US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
SMALL JUSTICE

Man Who Welcomed Trump to Davos Is Latest Epstein Scalp

The dominoes are falling. Just not in MAGAland.

Will Neal

Gov. Gavin Newsom
NO HARD FEELINGS

Trump and Newsom’s Secret Backstage Love-In at Davos Exposed

The president and the governor appear to be knives-out in public but all smiles and jokes behind the scenes.

Will Neal

President Donald Trump walks off Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on January 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
EASY DOES IT

Trump, 79, Gingerly Descends Marine One Steps on D.C. Return

The White House is having to come up with new excuses to explain the president’s frailty.

Ewan Palmer

Mary Trump, American psychologist and writer and niece to President of the United States Donald Trump, poses for a photograph at Hay Festival on May 26, 2025 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
FAMILY MATTERS

Trump’s Psychologist Niece Says Uncle Is ‘Losing Control’

Mary Trump also called out the president’s “enablers.”

Cameron Adams

US President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
ROLLING EYES

High Roller Attendees Unimpressed by ‘Mar-a-Davos’ Vibes

Amid a brand invasion, the showboating of Trump officials failed to impress attendees at the elite summit.

Erkki Forster

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HURT FEELINGS

Grumpy Trump Sues Poll Because His Popularity Is Plummeting

The revised lawsuit came hours after a poll showed the President’s approval rating tanking.

Farrah Tomazin

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DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after holding a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The US-backed “Board of Peace” is intended to administer the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after the war between Israel and Hamas. The final makeup of the board has not been confirmed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
UNMISSABLE

Trump’s Uneven Complexion Fuels Health Speculation

The president’s hand bruising was more prominent than ever on Thursday.

Laura Esposito

President Donald Trump attends the signing ceremony of the Peace Charter for Gaza as part of the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026.
THAT WAS QUICK

Trump Threatens Allies Right After Declaring Peace Deal

The president didn’t play nice for long.

Janna Brancolini

TOPSHOT - France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
NO SHADE

Sunglasses Shares Up $4M After Trump Cruelly Mocks Ally

The president joked at the expense of a crucial European partner who’d donned a pair of aviators in Davos.

Will Neal

Donald Trump
Opinion
INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN

Lonely Trump Humiliated as Major Allies Refuse to Be Bullied

The president’s return to Davos was an undeniable flop.

Janna Brancolini

President Donald Trump, pictured speaking during a reception with business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, said the U.S. reached a "framework" in regards to Greenland on January 21, 2026.
TYRANTS IN TIARAS

Trump Hypes Dictators in Wild Pep Talk: ‘You’re All Stars’

The president seemed to regard the distinctly autocratic line-up of his new initiative at Davos more as beauty pageant contestants than despots.

Will Neal

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