“China makes almost all wind turbines. And yet I couldn't find any wind farms in "China." Trump further said China was very smart because it sold wind turbines to "stupid people" while not using them itself.”
Donald Trump
President of the United States. In a spech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Claim dated 21 Jan 2026.
Deutsche Welle rated thisFalse
In short
Donald Trump (President of the United States) made this claim around 21 January 2026. Deutsche Welle (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 22 January 2026, 1 day later. Its rating was “False”.
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