World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting, days after inauguration
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World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende looks on during a press conference to present the upcoming WEF annual meeting held in Davos, in Geneva, on Jan. 14, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration, the forum president said Tuesday.
World Economic Forum president and CEO Borge Brende looks on during a press conference to present the upcoming WEF annual meeting held in Davos, in Geneva, on Jan. 14, 2025.
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