Trump Plans Extensive Davos Delegation with Senior Cabinet Officials
The Trump administration is organizing a large, high-level delegation for the World Economic Forum in Davos, featuring senior cabinet members and key policy officials across economic, trade, and technology sectors. Trump will make his third appearance at the annual meeting, focusing on domestic economic challenges and affordability concerns while projecting US policy priorities on the global stage.
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The Trump administration is preparing an extensive delegation for the World Economic Forum in Davos, signaling a major US presence at the annual global economic summit. According to Semafor, citing an official familiar with internal planning, the delegation will include senior cabinet members and key policy officials alongside Trump.
Senior Cabinet and Policy Officials
The US delegation features prominent officials across major economic and policy portfolios:
| Position: | Official |
|---|---|
| Treasury Secretary: | Scott Bessent |
| Commerce Secretary: | Howard Lutnick |
| Energy Secretary: | Chris Wright |
| Trade Policy Head: | Jamieson Greer |
| Middle East Special Envoy: | Steve Witkoff |
| AI and Crypto Czar: | David Sacks |
| Science and Technology Policy Director: | Michael Kratsios |
| Medicare and Medicaid Services Head: | Mehmet Oz |
Strategic US Presence at Davos
The scale of the US delegation represents a concerted effort by the Trump administration to project its economic and policy priorities at the forum. Dave Ackerman, organizing the USA House in Davos, told Semafor that "the administration is coming in force." The USA House will receive official recognition from the US State Department for the first time as the country's headquarters along the Davos Promenade.
Trump's Domestic Economic Focus
Trump, making his third in-person appearance at the annual meeting, plans to focus on domestic economic challenges. In a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated he would use the Davos platform to speak about his administration's efforts to address high prices, reflecting concerns about affordability pressures facing US households.
Historical Context and Timing
Trump's previous Davos appearances have marked significant moments in his presidency. In 2018, he delivered a message aimed at reassuring global business leaders, stating "America First does not mean America alone." In 2020, he attended while impeachment proceedings were underway in Washington, highlighting US economic strength.
The World Economic Forum annual meeting is scheduled for January 19-23 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. This year's participation comes as Republicans prepare for midterm elections and affordability remains a key concern for American households.
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