Similar to Trump's visit to Davos last year, Bolsonaro attempted to soften the radical message that propelled him to the presidency. He presented Brazil as a favorable location for business, emphasizing the country's commitment to fighting corruption and reducing regulations. However, Bolsonaro also declared his intention to eliminate left-wing ideology from Brazilian politics and society, prioritizing economic growth despite criticism that it may harm the environment. In a speech to a full room, Bolsonaro stated that his administration marks a shift away from ideological bias, with the motto "God above all things." Bolsonaro's speech at Davos highlighted the absence of American and European leaders at the conference, as political forces in Latin America and Europe challenge the idea of global cooperation. Known for his nationalist views and controversial remarks about marginalized groups, Bolsonaro stands in stark contrast to the typical "Davos Man." As a former Army officer who resonated with Brazilians fed up with corruption, Bolsonaro has quickly moved to relax gun laws, restrict LGBTQ rights, and tighten control over civil society. Under his leadership, Brazil withdrew its offer to host the 2019 UN climate summit, although he has not yet pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as many feared during his election campaign. Bolsonaro emphasized on Tuesday that Brazil would collaborate with the world to decrease carbon emissions, without mentioning the accord. He stated that those who criticize them can learn from Brazil. Bolsonaro and Trump have developed a close relationship, with similarities between them being evident. Bolsonaro celebrated his victory despite facing unfair attacks, similar to Trump's criticism of the media. Despite the warm room, Bolsonaro wore a long winter coat. Trump was seen wearing one recently in the State Dining Room while posing with fast food for the Clemson University football team. After Bolsonaro's inauguration, Trump congratulated him on Twitter and Bolsonaro responded with a message of unity. Trump, who was a major presence at the previous year's meeting, cancelled his visit this year due to the government shutdown. He also cancelled the rest of the American delegation after denying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others the use of a military aircraft. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a video appearance summarizing Trump's "America First" foreign policy, with criticism towards Iran and China. He informed the audience that Trump's disruptive style was a positive response to voters who were disenchanted with traditional politicians, similar to political unrest in other countries like Britain, France, Italy, and Brazil. Both British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron, dealing with their own issues, did not attend the meeting. Pompeo stated that critics of the Trump administration were not prepared to reform international institutions like the United Nations, but Trump was ready for the challenge. When asked if the United States was isolated, Pompeo disagreed, saying they were not isolated at all. However, the changing world order was evident in the snowy streets of Davos. While tech giants like Facebook and Salesforce still have impressive booths at Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia had the biggest advertisement on the side of a hotel promoting investment in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia's investor conference, Davos in the Desert, faced cancellations following reports linking Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, led by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was also promoted on the streets. Despite a lack of Chinese officials, sessions on China's economy, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, attracted the largest audiences. The United States maintained a lower profile but still had a significant presence at the event. Economic analysts blame Trump's trade war with China for reducing their predictions of global economic growth, while foreign policy analysts believe Trump's unpredictable style poses the biggest risk worldwide. Karin von Hippel, a former State Department official, notes that challenging the international system requires a solid alternative plan, which seems to be lacking.