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Confirm that the bilateral meeting between President Trump and the President of Switzerland took place as reported.
Multiple reliable sources report that U.S. President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026. The White House published video and a titled page of the meeting; independent outlets (Reuters, AP, CBS, WEF coverage and the Swiss government site) also report Trump’s presence and meetings in Davos including engagement with Swiss leaders. Verdict: True — contemporaneous official and independent news sources confirm the bilateral meeting occurred.