President Trump traveled to Davos, Switzerland, this week to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, where he delivered a high-profile address on January 21 aimed at projecting strength, confidence, and American dominance on the world stage.
That was clearly the goal.
During the speech, Trump praised the US economy, touted his own leadership, and sharply criticized European allies over NATO spending and trade practices. He also revived his push for the United States to gain control of Greenland, while insisting he would not use force, and introduced a new idea he called a “Board of Peace,” which he claimed would help manage global conflicts and international disputes.
The tone of Trump’s speech was bold and, to many listeners, openly aggressive. For a short time, it seemed his words would shape how his Davos appearance was received.
That did not last.
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A photograph taken during Trump’s time at the World Economic Forum began to circulate and quickly pulled attention away from policy.
In the photo, Trump’s right eye appears slightly drooped, his mouth looks uneven, and his posture appears stiff. Those details stood out and became part of the discussion almost immediately.
He’ll be dead soon.
He looks like dog shit. pic.twitter.com/h3kk0o1p0y— Liberal Lisa in Oklahoma (@lisa_liberal) January 22, 2026
Once the image took off online, reactions followed fast. Many users compared Trump’s appearance to signs of a stroke or another neurological issue. Others went further, framing the photo as evidence of dementia or serious cognitive decline, arguing it was not a one time moment but part of a larger pattern.
His mental decline and fronto temporal dementia were on full display today. Doctors who are not afraid to speak up and experts who are unwilling to kiss his flaccid behind have been saying so for months. Everyone today was obliged to notice and report. I do think you’re right.
— Ale (@aliasvaughn) January 22, 2026
He checks all the boxes pic.twitter.com/uvCwuReJRq
— Suzanne (@Suzanne20553293) January 22, 2026
They will keep his death a secret and Stephen Miller will wear his skin suit.
— Indistinct Chatter (@IndstnctChtr) January 22, 2026
He hates this picture btw, keep circulating pic.twitter.com/QMxW6GZIP3
— little chivalry from 125th street (@ariola0) January 22, 2026
He doesn’t deserve to die in office. He deserves public humiliation and prosecution before he goes.
— Inevitable West Country (@Dive_Safe) January 22, 2026
He looks like prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh when he was not well
— Aurelia (@Aurelia1067091) January 22, 2026
Agree 🇺🇸 he needs to be stopped the Republicans have got to start thinking about the oath of allegiance. Not to MAGA but to the whole United States.
— St Ll (@S2Llo5848) January 22, 2026
I’m starting to wonder about this. My dad, who was 85 at the time, began acting really “off”….forgetful, short tempered, overly irritable, super impatient. Turns out he had a major stroke working on him. 🤞
— Susan Frisby (@FrisbySusa42566) January 22, 2026
THAT is the look of a dementia patient
— Bramm (@BrammLindentree) January 22, 2026
However, not everyone focused on health. Some argued that medical speculation misses the point, saying accountability matters more than sympathy and that consequences matter more than explanations.
Don’t think he’ll make the year, but I would rather see him behind bars 🤬
— Bobbie Begin (@begin_bobbie) January 22, 2026
Been hearing this for well over a decade- bastards like him hang on and on- maybe a jail cell would change that
— DoubleTee12🇺🇸🦅 (@badgolfer12) January 22, 2026
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