President Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and plans to visit North Carolina and California to inspect damage from Hurricane Helene and wildfires. He will speak with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, Blackrock CEO Stephen A. Schwarzman, Santander Group Executive Chairman Ana Patricia Botin, and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné.
Key Points
Participation in the World Economic Forum
Inspection of damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Visit to California to assess wildfire damage
Meetings with prominent CEOs
Pros
Addressing economic issues at the World Economic Forum
Showcasing concern for natural disaster response in North Carolina and California
Cons
Potential distraction from addressing other pressing national issues