In a subdued press conference marking his first year back in office, former President Donald Trump presented a folder purportedly containing 365 accomplishments while expressing frustration over what he characterized as insufficient recognition for his achievements. The 79-year-old leader delivered a meandering, 90-minute monologue that emphasized familiar complaints rather than celebratory reflections.
Trump asserted divine approval for his work, stating ‘God is very proud of the work I have done,’ while simultaneously blaming his public relations team and ‘fake news’ for his poor public perception. Current polling indicates approximately 55% disapproval versus 42% approval ratings for the former president.
The address touched on multiple controversial topics, including Trump’s continued promotion of debunked claims about the 2020 election being ‘rigged’ and mathematically impossible assertions about prescription drug price reductions. He displayed mugshots of individuals apprehended by military-style immigration agents in Minnesota, where recent operations resulted in a protester’s death.
Regarding international matters, Trump defended his aggressive stance toward Greenland, citing national security concerns, and rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for an emergency G7 meeting. He discussed potential collaboration with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado following Washington’s military operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power, while praising Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s offensive against Kurdish allies.
Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer characterized Trump’s performance as evidence of increasing instability and unpopularity, stating ‘He only grows more crazy and more unpopular.’ The former president departed shortly after the conference for Davos, where he planned to address world leaders.