World Economic Forum Defends Trump's Davos Attendance

The World Economic Forum said it will not disinvite US President Donald Trump from its 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, Alois Zwinggi, the WEF's Swiss head, told 20 Minuten on January 18, 2026. Zwinggi emphasized the forum's neutral platform and broad agenda — including artificial intelligence and sustainable prosperity — as nearly 3,000 leaders from 130+ countries convene January 19–23 amid geopolitical tensions.