Trump says Europe ‘not heading in right direction’ as he addresses world leaders

Trump touted economic growth in the US, using many of his characteristic superlatives that exaggerate circumstances on the ground

US President Donald Trump addressing the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Picture: World Economic Forum/PA Wire

Donald Trump has taken to the stage in Davos to address the World Economic Forum and began his speech by criticising Europe.

The US president opened his remarks by saying it was “great to be back in beautiful Davos, Switzerland and to address so many respected business leaders, so many friends, a few enemies.”