The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Geneva-based international not‑for‑profit foundation that convenes political leaders, CEOs, academics and civil‑society figures to discuss global economic, social and policy challenges. Its annual Davos meeting typically covers topics such as global economic outlook, trade, climate and energy, technology and AI, public‑private cooperation, health, and geopolitics.
Davos is a mountain town (Davos‑Klosters) in the canton of Graubünden (eastern Switzerland). The WEF meets there each January because the small Alpine setting (remote, secure and conference‑ready) has been the Forum’s traditional annual venue since the 1970s and is believed to foster focused, informal dialogue.
He delivered a formal, on‑the‑record “special address” at the World Economic Forum (a keynote speech); the WEF published a full transcript and major outlets (Reuters, AP, CNBC) covered the speech.
Transcript and full text: the World Economic Forum published a transcript of Trump’s special address (WEF link). The White House also posted a video of his Davos appearance on its official YouTube channel (the YouTube post you provided). Major news outlets (e.g., Reuters, CNBC) carry clips and reports.
Yes. A sitting president’s travel to an international summit for official duties is classified as official presidential travel and is paid by the U.S. government (transport, staff and security). If any part of a trip is personal or campaign‑related, campaign or private funds must reimburse associated incremental costs; U.S. Secret Service and other federal agencies provide security as a government expense for official travel.
Reporting and WEF/Reuters coverage say Trump led a large U.S. delegation and met multiple business and political figures in Davos; he also signalled meetings with (and referenced) leaders including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European officials (e.g., France), and corporate and investor delegations. Details on individual meetings are in contemporaneous coverage (Reuters, AP, WEF Daily summaries).