Shifts in Tone at the World Economic Forum
The elite gathering at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, seems to have evolved from a façade of global improvement to a focus on personal gain.
World leaders, including former President Donald Trump, convened at the WEF on Wednesday. He remarked that they intended to enhance global conditions, but the New York Times noted that many CEOs and elites are shifting their priorities to financial benefit.
“All those once-popular phrases like social justice and sustainability have vanished,” remarked some observers, suggesting a marked change in approach.
WEF co-chairman Larry Fink from BlackRock appeared more inclined to transform the conference into a platform for business discussions. According to the Times, phrases like “committed to improving the state of the world” have largely disappeared.
🚨 Globalism just died at Davos
Howard Lutnick stepped into the lion’s den and told the World Economic Forum exactly what they didn’t want to hear.
“Globalism has failed.”
It’s not a whisper. It hasn’t softened.
He made the announcement on his own stage, dismantling the entire WEF doctrine.
Fink, an advocate for green energy and corporate governance, announced plans to phase out the term “ESG” by 2023 due to its political implications.
CEOs from major companies such as Visa, JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, and Cisco were present at the event, which was notably the first without WEF founder Klaus Schwab, who stepped down in April 2025 amid allegations including sexual harassment and age-based termination.
This year’s forum notably avoided the typical buzzwords like “social justice” and “sustainability.” Instead, attendees opted for elaborate dinners and parties rather than traditional business meetings. Companies like Palantir and Meta held exclusive receptions, seemingly prioritizing social events over corporate agendas.
Borge Brende, WEF Chairman and CEO, mentioned that the event would not directly respond to current events but rather create “the right conditions in which we can move forward.” Trump commented to business executives that they were benefiting financially because of him, stating, “Everyone seems to be making a lot of money.”
