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Maria Bartiromo, a prominent Fox News figure, made a striking fashion statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. At 58, Bartiromo embraced a classic ‘jet-set’ look, wearing a luxurious fur coat and matching hat. Her ensemble was completed with elegant pearl earrings, chic rose-gold glasses, and a sophisticated satin scarf. The extravagant outfit was reminiscent of the opulence associated with the global elite who frequented alpine resorts like Davos during the 20th century.
Today, Davos serves as a hub for the world’s influential leaders and decision-makers, including investors, business magnates, and political figures, gathering to discuss and influence global industry trends. This year’s event featured speeches from notable personalities such as former U.S. President Donald Trump, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Bartiromo’s attire not only prepared her for the chilly weather but also positioned her among these high-profile attendees. A lawsuit recently disclosed that since leaving CNBC in 2014, Bartiromo has received an impressive $70 million from Fox News.
Bartiromo Asked Bessent About Plans For Tariffs On Europe
In a notable moment during the day’s coverage, the former CNBC anchor posed a pressing question to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, touching on a topic of significant interest to many Americans: the administration’s plans regarding tariffs on Europe. This inquiry followed an announcement by Trump of a 10 percent retaliatory tariff on European products from several countries, in response to opposition to his proposal to acquire Greenland from Denmark. Bessent assured Bartiromo, “We’re in the midst of completing a very good trade deal for both sides, so the plan is to proceed with the trade deal.”
The chief of the Royal Danish Army, meanwhile, landed in western Greenland with an assortment of troop to protect the far-flung arctic territory Monday. Several speakers who took the stage during day two of the Davos conference on Tuesday spoke out President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen called the planned tariffs ‘a mistake’. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the US of taking part in a ‘breaking of the world order.’
Macron Warns Of ‘Shift Towards a World Without Rules’
French President Emmanuel Macron, donning a pair of aviators, said: ‘It’s… a shift towards a world without rules, where international law is trampled underfoot and where the only law that seems to matter is that of the strongest’. Trump, meanwhile, is set to address the forum on Wednesday. Several business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto, and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s address, Reuters reported on Monday.
As tensions between the US and European countries continue to rise,Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will also travel to Davos and meet with members of the US delegation. The conference is focused on ‘improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas,’ according to its website.
