Similar to Trump's visit to Davos last year, Bolsonaro attempted to soften the radical message that propelled him to the presidency. He promoted Brazil as a favorable location for business, highlighting efforts to combat corruption and reduce regulations. However, Bolsonaro also stated his intention to remove left-wing ideology from politics and society, focusing on economic growth despite criticism that it may harm the environment. In a speech to a full room, he declared a new era for Brazil, free from ideological influences, and emphasized the motto, "God above all things." Bolsonaro's speech at Davos set the tone for a conference that lacked its usual American and European leaders, grappling with political forces in Latin America and Europe that contradict the conference's values of global cooperation and a liberal world order. Bolsonaro, known for his nationalist views and controversial remarks about marginalized groups, stands in stark contrast to the traditional "Davos Man." As a former Army officer who appealed to Brazilians' frustration with corruption, Bolsonaro has quickly moved to relax gun laws, restrict LGBTQ rights, and tighten control over civil-society organizations. Under his leadership, Brazil withdrew its commitment to host the 2019 UN climate summit, causing concerns that he may also pull out of the Paris climate accord. Bolsonaro reiterated on Tuesday that Brazil would collaborate with the world to decrease carbon emissions, without mentioning the accord. He stated that those who criticize Brazil have much to learn from the country. Bolsonaro and Trump have developed a close relationship, with similarities between them being noticeable. Bolsonaro bragged about his victory despite facing unfair attacks, similar to Trump's criticism of the news media. Despite being in a warm room, Bolsonaro was wearing a long winter coat. Trump has a fondness for fast food and was seen wearing one in a photo in the State Dining Room with fast food for the Clemson University football team. He congratulated Bolsonaro on his inauguration on Twitter, and Bolsonaro responded with a message of unity. Trump cancelled his visit to a meeting due to a government shutdown, and also denied House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers the use of a military aircraft. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a video appearance summarizing Trump's foreign policy, focusing on "America First" with criticisms of Iran and China. He informed the audience that Trump's disruptive approach was a positive reaction to voters who had become disenchanted with traditional politicians, and reflected political upheavals in various countries. Theresa May and Emmanuel Macron did not attend the meeting due to their own domestic issues. Pompeo defended the Trump administration, stating that critics were not prepared to reform international organizations like the United Nations, but Trump was up to the challenge. When asked if the U.S. was isolated, Pompeo disagreed, saying they were far from isolated. However, the changing world order was apparent in Davos. While companies like Facebook and Salesforce still have impressive pavilions at Silicon Valley, the largest advertisement at the event was from Saudi Arabia, displayed on the side of a hotel to attract investors. Saudi Arabia's investor conference, dubbed Davos in the Desert, faced numerous cancellations in October due to allegations connecting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Russian President Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was also promoted along the streets, serving as an alternative to Davos. Sessions discussing China's economy, particularly the Belt and Road Initiative, attracted the most attention, despite limited Chinese presence. The United States maintained a lower profile at the event but continued to have a significant impact. Economic analysts blamed Trump's trade war with China for reducing their predictions of global economic growth. Additionally, foreign policy analysts identified Trump's unpredictable behavior as the main risk factor in the world. Karin von Hippel, a former State Department official and director-general of the Royal United Services Institute in London, emphasized the importance of having a replacement plan when challenging the international system, which appears to be lacking in this case.