"The UN just hasn't been very helpful. I'm a big fan of the UN's potential, but it has never lived up to it," stated Trump.
In an appearance amounting to a geopolitical earthquake, marking one year since assuming the US presidency, Donald Trump returned to the White House holding a report titled "365 wins in 365 days – President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success." He unleashed a storm of statements that caused severe tremors in the global community, while reserving shocking praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Notably, nearly an hour into his speech, Trump repeated the claim that he has done more for NATO than anyone else in history. He stated that his pressure on member states to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP is a top achievement, even citing NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as sharing this view. However, the most alarming phrase followed: "We spend huge amounts on NATO. I know we will go to save them. But I seriously doubt they will come to save us."
Trump:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) January 20, 2026
We will come to NATO’s rescue. I just really question whether or not they will come to ours.
I am just asking. pic.twitter.com/aROxCebL3X
When asked about his relations with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said he hasn't spoken to them recently but "gets along very well." In his characteristic style, he added: "When I'm not there, they get a little tough. When I'm present, they treat me very well."
"You’ll find out"
Regarding how far he is willing to go to acquire Greenland, Trump replied briefly but threateningly: "You'll find out, I’ll take it to the end." His statements come as threats of tariffs on allies to support the American plan have already caused an uproar ahead of his transition to the World Economic Forum in Davos, which he described as "a very beautiful place in Switzerland where I'm sure they are waiting for me with joy." Trump then left open the possibility that the new Peace Council he recently announced might replace the United Nations: "Maybe. The UN is not very useful." Referring to the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump stated he has lost his respect for Norway, claiming it controls the process: "I have ended eight wars. No president has ended even one." He also claimed that even Vladimir Putin told him it was "incredible" that he managed to end the Armenia-Azerbaijan war—something he said others tried for 10 years without success.
Trump on the Nobel Peace Prize:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) January 20, 2026
Don’t let anyone tell you that Norway doesn’t control the shots.
It is in Norway. Norway controls the shots. pic.twitter.com/OFJXjffGc9
Regarding the Gulf of Mexico, he mentioned he was joking when he said he would rename it the Trump Gulf.
Trump on the Gulf of Mexico:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) January 20, 2026
I was going to call it the “Gulf of Trump.” But I thought that I would be killed if I did that.
I wanted to do that, but I decided not to do that.
I am joking. I was not going to call it the “Gulf of Trump.” pic.twitter.com/Kj6TnVb4EC
Maduro, drugs, and "pirates"
Trump directly linked Nicolás Maduro, whom he described as an "illegitimate dictator," to drug cartels responsible for thousands of deaths in the US. At another point, he stated: "Pirates are dealt with like ships trafficking drugs." He cynically added: "Pirate ships are the only thing the Somalis are good at." Trump obsessively returned to Joe Biden, calling him "sleepy" and "corrupt," attributing everything to him: from immigration to inflation. He spoke extensively about trans children, changes in schools, the abolition of the Department of Education, and migrant deportations, holding posters with the phrase "Worst of the Worst." He also repeated one of his favorite stories about the California fires, accusing Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom of not giving water to firefighters from an artificial lake to avoid disturbing a protected fish. At the same time, the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by the US serves as a clear signal that the tectonic geopolitical changes of 2025 were only the beginning. With Washington openly threatening allies and powers in Beijing and Moscow watching closely, the coming months are predicted to be decisive for the survival of the international order as we knew it.
Trump:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) January 20, 2026
We have stopped the pirates. They get the same treatment as the drug boats.
Pirating ships is the only good thing Somalians are good at. pic.twitter.com/onEgBFlk7x
On Putin
US President Donald Trump explained his reasons for inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Peace Council for Gaza, according to reports from RIA Novosti. "He is one of the people, one of the world leaders. Yes," Donald Trump told reporters when asked to confirm the invitation of his Russian counterpart to the new structure. The American leader also commented on reports that French President Emmanuel Macron intends to reject the invitation to the Peace Council. According to Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron "is not useful to anyone" within the council. Previously, it had become known that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would refuse to participate in the Peace Council's work. It is noted that on January 16, US President Donald Trump announced the formation of the "Peace Council." Washington invited more than 60 world leaders, including Vladimir Putin, to participate. After saying all of the above, Trump mentioned: "I have a very important call with Erdogan and I have to leave."
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