World Leaders Think Trump’s an ‘Idiot,’ Political Guru Reveals

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On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, foreign policy analyst and Daily Beast columnist David Rothkopf delivered a scathing review of President Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, joining MS NOW’s Ana Cabrera to analyze the global fallout.  Rothkopf’s critique centered on what he described as a "diplomatic disaster" that left the United States isolated on the world stage.  The "Tone Deaf and Oblivious" Critique Rothkopf did not mince words, characterizing the President's speech as "tone deaf, oblivious to history, and filled with insult after insult".  The "Boorish" Perception: He noted that the assembled world leaders and CEOs did not view the President as a "strongman" or a "dealmaker," but rather as "embarrassing, offensive, and boorish".  The "Iceland" Gaffe: Rothkopf specifically pointed to the President's repeated confusion between Greenland and Iceland during the address as a primary reason for the "audible snickering" in the hall. He argued that world leaders were "exhausted" by having to correct basic geography while the President threatened them with tariffs over a "non-existent" real estate deal.  Attacks on Global Peers Rothkopf highlighted the President's public "lambasting" of key U.S. allies during what was supposed to be a unifying global summit:  Mark Carney: Trump criticized the Canadian Prime Minister, which Rothkopf described as an unprovoked attack on one of America's closest economic partners.  Emmanuel Macron: The President reportedly took aim at the French leader, further straining the relationship ahead of a planned private dinner in Paris.  The "Isolation" Narrative According to Rothkopf, the 2026 Davos summit marked a turning point where global elites officially began "tuning out" the White House. He claimed that the "Daddy" comments from NATO leaders, which Trump viewed as a compliment, were actually viewed by analysts like Rothkopf as a "coping mechanism" for allies who no longer believe the U.S. can be treated as a serious diplomatic partner.  #DavidRothkopf #TrumpDavos2026 #WorldEconomicForum #Davos2026 #DonaldTrump #TrumpSpeech #USForeignPolicy #MarkCarney #Emmanuel Macron #GreenlandSaga #IcelandConfusion #TrumpInsults #BreakingNews #PoliticsNews #GlobalGeopolitics #TrumpCriticism #WhiteHouse #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #EconomicSummit #TrumpGaffes #MSNOW #PoliticalAnalysis #TrumpIsolated #BoardOfPeace #USPolitics #GlobalLeaders #DavosHighlights #ViralNews #TrendingPolitics #DailymotionSEO #VideoDescription #Trump2026 #NewsUpdate #DailyPolitics

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00:00Foreign policy analyst David Rothkopf has raised concerns about President Donald Trump's approach

00:04to U.S. alliances following remarks made during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

00:09Speaking on a podcast interview, Rothkopf said that Trump's recent rhetoric toward European

00:13allies has affected how the United States is viewed abroad. He stated that long-standing

00:18transatlantic relationships have played a central role in global security and said trust from

00:22European partners has weakened. At the Davos Forum, President Trump criticized NATO allies

00:27and reiterated interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark. During his remarks, Trump referenced

00:31U.S. involvement in World War II and suggested that American actions had been critical to

00:35European outcomes. He also stated that the United States holds significant leverage over allied

00:40nations. In the days leading up to the Forum, Trump had announced potential tariff measures

00:44related to Greenland and shared communications involving European leaders. He also discussed

00:48broader changes to U.S. foreign policy priorities. Rothkopf noted that Europe's combined economy is

00:53comparable in size to that of the United States and said European nations play a key role in global

00:58technology and trade. He added that Europe's relationships with other major global powers

01:02could influence U.S. strategic positioning. During the interview, Rothkopf also commented on

01:07Trump's age and public appearances, stating that he believes the president's behavior has changed over

01:11time. Other analysts and medical professionals have previously expressed similar concerns in public

01:16forums, citing speech patterns and memory lapses. The White House responded to such claims in a

01:20statement from spokesperson Davis Ingle, who said President Trump remains energetic and capable,

01:25dismissing criticism of his cognitive health. Trump has continued to defend his leadership in

01:29foreign policy decisions while attending international events and engaging with global leaders.

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