Travel pool #23 (motorcade on move)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9:16 PM CET
We are moving as of 9:14 p.m. Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
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Travel pool # 22 (Trump says “framework of a future deal” formed re: Greenland)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8:37 PM CET
As pool holds, President Trump released this message on Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115934734335579278 Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of…
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Travel pool #21 (pool holding in vans)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:59 PM CET
Pool currently holding in vans. Motorcade will drop POTUS at RON and then pool heads to hotel in Zurich. Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Travel pool #20 (more on Trump-Rutte)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:44 PM CET
More from the meeting: Trump was asked about the line in his speech that the U.S. would remember if Denmark didn't agree on Denmark. What did you mean and what are the consequences? "You'll have to figure that out for yourself," Trump responded. Trump also dismissed the Danish foreign minister's response today on negotiations over the island. "If he wants to tell me, he can tell me that to my face," Trump said. Rutt…
Travel pool #19 (Trump-Rutte meeting begins; Rutte says NATO would come to US defense
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:28 PM CET
Pool entering room for meeting with NATO’s Rutte. Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/-4oYYdcdfsnb9cwlmXSfZyJGKxM Trump said Rutte is doing a “fantastic job” and mentioned raising NATO-member defense spending. Rutte thanked Trump for his efforts on that front. And he insisted NATO members would come to US defense if attacked, noting 9/11. “Let me tell you: they will.” Price for Greenland? “I could see that,” Trump said.…
Travel pool #18 (Trump remarks at business reception)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM CET
Pool was led into a meeting room fairly full with business executives. At 6:40 pm, Trump was introduced by Larry Fink, who talked about having uncomfortable conversations — alluding it seems to Trump’s speech earlier — and how they can be the “first step toward understanding” and possible resolution. Trump called out some audience members including FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Trump touted the U.S. economy and h…
Travel pool #17 (Egypt audio)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:07 PM
Here is the link for the Egypt bilateral. https://otter.ai/u/CuKPWAEG_JSZ_cNinpTqJQGp3BY Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Travel pool #16 (Egypt bilat)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:45 PM
Pool in Egypt bilat. Trump and his counterpart, El-Sisi, exchanged pleasantries. They also discussed Gaza (somewhat hard to hear interpreter) and the Board of Peace. Trump talked about the damn blocking the Nile River and said he would continue to resolve the issue, calling it a “big problem.” Trump took a question on the BOP and said a lot of people want to join. “Egypt has been great,” Trump said Trump said, in re…
Travel pool #15 (rest of day lineup)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:11 PM
Pool is back in holding mode. Trump has bilateral meetings with the leaders of Poland, Belgium and Egypt, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. We aren’t expected to be called in for those. Trump then has remarks before business leaders. He will then meet with NATO chief Rutte. Tomorrow Trump has a Board of Peace event, followed by his meeting with Zelensky and then two interviews: CNBC and Fox…
Travel pool #14 (Swiss bilat — Trump says he will meet Zelensky tomorrow)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Pool led into room at 4:29 pm for bilat with Guy Parmelin. They exchanged mostly pleasantries. Trump took one question and said he would meet tomorrow with Zelensky. Otter here: https://otter.ai/u/u-XU7r_uOjvQLkAYKD3KE6dmzvM
Travel pool #13 (pool holding before foreign leader meetings)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:23 PM CET
Pool is relocating inside the very crowded center and will hold before POTUS holds meetings. No details yet. Pool has also inquired about what Trump said about Zelensky. Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Travel pool #12 (Trump speech ends after making case for Greenland)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:54 PM CET
President Trump’s speech ended at 3:50 pm. Q&A session now. As those watching in person or online saw, Trump made an aggressively worded case for acquiring Greenland. “That’s our territory,” he said, calling for “immediate negotiations.” Trump made clear he wants ownership, not another arrangement. “Who the hell wants to defend a license agreement or a lease?” Trump said “I won’t use force” to get the island. But du…
Travel pool #11 (Trump speech begins)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2:39 PM CET
President Trump took the stage at 2:38 pm. The room is packed, as you can imagine. Larry Fink introduced Trump. Speech is being carried live. Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Travel pool #10 (arrival at Davos Congress Center)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2:31 PM CET
After a short drive down a narrow road, motorcade arrived at Davos Congress Center at 2:20 pm. People, skiers among them, lined the way, capturing the scene on phones. We saw a few middle fingers and a piece of paper that carried an expletive — “f—- you.” Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Travel pool #9 (POTUS gets red carpet treatment; motorcade rolling for speech)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2:11 PM CET
POTUS got out of Marine One at 2:06 pm and a red carpet was laid out in the snow for him to walk on. Pool fairly far away to see more. Motorcade rolling for Davos Congress Center. Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX)
Travel pool #8 (arrival in Davos)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1:58 PM CET
Helicopters touched down at Davos Landing Zone at 1:57 pm after a beautiful flight through the Swiss Alps, with views of snow covered mountains, ski resorts and towns. As we descended, a message written on a hillside in snow read: “Stop wars now.” Alex Leary The Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX)
Travel pool #7 (on way to Davos and some detail about visit)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1:30 PM CET
Helos lifted from Zurich at 1:19 pm and we are en route to Davos. While on the plane a senior administration official provided some information: Trump’s speech today will have an America First feel and is expected to touch on Venezuela and Greenland in the context of his Western Hemisphere focus. He will tout the U.S. economy as well. Tomorrow he will highlight the Board of Peace. About 35 world leaders have committ…
Travel pool #6 (helo to Davos and a note on upcoming Trump visit to Iowa)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1:09 PM CET
POTUS walked off AF1 at 1:06 p.m. CET and boarded Marine One for the flight to Davos. A bit of sun warmed the air. Trump greeted the press but it was hard to hear. No questions. Pool loading in helicopters. Trump is still roughly on time for a 2:30 pm CET speech, we are told. One note: WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told the pool shortly before we landed that POTUS will travel Tuesday to Iowa for an economic/energy f…
Travel pool #5 (AF1 lands in Zurich)
From Alex Leary
Sent Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:37 PM CET
After JBA plane swap, flight to Switzerland was uneventful. No gaggle. AF1 landed at 12:35 p.m. CET. (Wheels up at JBA at 12:05 a.m. EST.) Late in the trip Secretary of State Marco Rubio came back to get a coffee, saying he got a little sleep sitting at a conference table but also joking about the upgraded presidential digs vs State Dept. He chatted about the college football championship and NIL system. We also vis…