Mr. President , did you speak to fire Robert Mueller . Fake news, folks, fake news. Typical New York Times fake stories. Did you try to fire Robert Mueller . Thank you. Fake news. Reporter so we know that is what the president is thinking about in his mind as he begins to deliver this big address here shortly. I am told hes going to be wearing his american salesmans hat. Hes going to be talking about bringing business to the u. S. We have just received a couple of excerpts of the speech were about to hear. Lets take a look at those very quickly here before the president speaks. The president were told is going to say this. Mayor is open for business and were competitive once again. Hell say i believe in america. As president of the United States i will always put America First, just like the leaders of other countries should put their countries first. America first does not mean america alone. Of course, we have heard the president give different themes like that, similar themes in his first year in office. Hes also going to say this, were told, from an excerpt weve just received. The president will say, to be sccessful, it is not enough to invest in our economy. We must invest in our people. When people are forgotten, the world becomes fractured. Only by hearing and responding to the voices of the forgotten can we create a Bright Future thats truly shared for all. Again, those are just a couple of excerpts released from the white house. Im told the president is going to take a case for how he has turned around the u. S. Economy. Hes going to openly call for businesses to increase their investments there. This is not going to be a finger in your eye short of speech, if you will. If you consider the setting here at davos, this is a place where the president would frequently go after and rail against globalization as he was campaigning, globalism, certainly on his populist agenda. Im told he will not hear as much of that, that he will be talking about the u. S. And all the positive aspects. Jeff, thank you very much for that preview. Lets bring in cnn politics reporter and editor at large chris cillizza. You heard from jeff we have a few messages. When america gross, the world grows. Hell tout his tax cuts, booming stock market, low unemployment and his trade agenda. It doesnt sound like there will be any surprises. When it comes to President Trump, anything is possible. Reporter youre right on that, alisyn. Planned remarks versus what he says. Sometimes the news comes from what he doesnt have on the teleprompter. I dont think hes going to address this in his speech at davos. I do think the fact that he is dealing with a plas sive controversy, no matter what he wants to dismiss as fake news, that he fired or attempted to fire or ordered the firing of bob mueller and was only stopped when the general counsel don mcgann refused to carry that out order, besides all the assertions that that did not happen. This is a massive firestorm that he is very well aware of is happening and sort of is paralleling this speech. This is the trump white house. Donald trump going to the Globalist World Economic Forum to speak would be a massive story, typically still is a really big story, but there is another massive story that i dont think he gets to dismiss by just saying fake news, fake news. What is fake in it . What is wrong . These are deeply reported, deeply sourced stories. You cant just say its fake news. I mean, you can, but we should not take that at face value. Well, were not, first of all, chris. The president is being introduced by the founder of the World Economic forum right now. So the president will speak any minute now. I want to note this is the third time that the president has been in a big overseas trip when some part of the russia investigation has reared its head right in the middle of it. Chris, you have a piece that just came out this morning with things that you learned from this new development. Whats number one . For all the talk, john, that hes sort of this political genius, he does not have a very wellat tuned political ear, i would say. Lets remember, he ordered the firing of bob mueller in june of 2017. That was a month after he fired jim comey and weeks after mueller had been appointed as special counsel. And he was basically hanging that firing on the fact that there may or may not have been a dispute over membership fees at Trump National golf club in virginia when mueller left the club as a member in 2011. The fact that the white House Counsel don mcgann had to say this is a really bad idea politically as well as for other reasons and donald trump he was eventually talked off. But the idea that he considered not just considered, i should say, ordered it done, i think is telling that this is not the political genius of our time. Yes, did he tap into sentiments in the 2016 campaign . Did he come from nowhere . Did he beat real serious candidates . All true. But i do think that this should keep our expectation of Donald Trumps political abilities within check. We want to bring in Christiane Amanpour who joins us live from london. Christiane, tell us, how is President Trump being received at davos well, the president is walking to the podium. Just one moment. Hes doing one of his handshakes. Lets listen in. Thank you very much. Its a privilege to be at this forum where leaders in business, art, diplomacy and World Affairs have gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can advance prosperity, security and peace. Im here today to represent the interests of the American People and to affirm americas friendship and partnership in building a better world. Like all nations represented at this great forum, america hopes for a future in whichever one can prosper and every child can grow up free from violence, poverty and fear. Over the past year, we have made extraordinary strides in the u. S. Were lifting up forgotten community, creating exciting new opportunities and helping every american find their path to the american dream, the dream of a great job, a safe home and a better life for their children. After years of stagnation, the United States is once again experiencing strong economic growth. The stock market is smashing one record after another and has added more than 7 trillion in new wealth since my election. Consumer confidence, Business Confidence and Manufacturing Confidence are the highest they have been in many decades. Since my election, weve created 2. 4 million jobs, and that number is going up very, very substantially. Small Business Optimism is at an alltime high. New unemployment claims are near the lowest weve seen in almost half a century. Africanamerican unemployment has reached the lowest rate ever recorded in the United States and so has unemployment among hispanic americans. The world is witnessing the resurgence of a strong and prosperous america. Im here to deliver a simple message. There has never been a better time to hire, to build, to invest and to grow in the United States. America is open for business, and we are competitive once again. The American Economy is by far the largest in the world, and weve just enacted the most significant tax cuts and reform in american history. Weve massively cut taxes for the middle class and Small Businesses to let working families keep more of their hardearned money. We lowered our Corporate Tax rate from 35 all the way down to 21 . As a result, millions of workers have received tax cut bonuses from their employers in amounts as large as 3,000. That tax cut bill is expected to raise the average americans Household Income by more than 4,000. The Worlds Largest company, apple, announced it plans to bring 245 billion in overseas profits home to america. Their total investment into the United States economy will be more than 350 billion over the next five years. Now is the perfect time to bring your business, your job and your investments to the United States. This is especially true because we have undertaken the most extensive regulatory reduction ever conceived. Regulation is stealth taxation. The u. S. , like many other countries, unelected bureaucrats believe me. We have them all over the place. And theyve imposed crushing anti business and anti worker regulations on our sints with no vote, no legislation debate and no real accountability. In america those days are over. I pledge to eliminate two unnecessary regulations for every one new regulation. We have succeeded beyond our highest expectations. Instead of twoforone, we have cut 22 burdensome regulations for every one new rule. We are freeing our businesses and workers so they can thrive and flourish as never before. We are creating an environment that attracts capital, invites investment and rewards production. America is the place to do business. So come to america where you can innovate, create and build. I believe in america. As president of the United States i will always put America First, just like the leaders of other countries should put their country first, also. But America First does not mean america alone. When the United States grows, so does the world. American prosperity has created countless jobs all around the globe and the drive for excellence, creative and innovation in the u. S. Has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and far healthier lives. As the United States pursuing domestic reforms to unleash jobs and growth, we are also working to reform the International Trading system so that it promotes broadly shared prosperity and rewards to those who play by the rules. We cannot have free and open trade if some countries exploit the system at the expense of othe others. We support free trade, but it needs to be fair and it needs to be reciprocal. In the end, unfair trade undermines us all, the United States will no longer turn a blind eye, including Massive International property theft, industrial subsidies and pervasive stateled economic planning. These and other predatory behaviors are distorting the Global Markets and harming businesses and workers not just in the u. S. But around the global, just like we expect the leaders of other countries to protect their interests. As president of the United States, i will always protect the interest of our country, our companies and our workers. We will enforce our trade laws and restore integrity to our trading system. Only by insisting on fair and reciprocal trade can we create a system that works not just for the u. S. , but for all nations. As i have said, the United States is prepared to negotiate mutually beneficial, bilateral trade agreements with all countries. This will include the countries in tpp which are very important. We have agreements with several of them already. We would consider negotiating with the rest, either individually or perhaps as a group if it is in the interest of all. My administration is also taking swic swift action in other ways to restore american confidence and independence. We are lifting selfimposed restrictions on Energy Production to provide affordable power to our citizens and businesses and to promote flrj security for our friends all around the world. No country should be held hostage to a single provider of energy. America is roaring back, and now is the time to invest in the future of america. We have dramatically cut taxes to make america competitive. We are eliminating burdensome regulations at a record pace. We are reforming the bureaucracy to make it lean, responsive and accountable, and we are ensuring our laws are enforced fairly. We have the best colleges and universities in the world and we have the best workers in the world. Energy is abundant and affordable. There has never been a better time to do business in america. We are also making historic investments in the American Military because we cannot have prosperity without security. To make the world safer from rogue regimes, terrorism and revisionist powers, we are asking our friends and allies to invest in their own defenses and to meet their financial obligations. Our Common Security requires everyone to contribute their fair share. My administration is proud to have led historic efforts at the United Nations security counsel and all around the world to unite all civilized nations in our campaign of maximum pressure to denuke the korean peninsula. We continue to call on partners to confront irans support for terrorists and block irans path to a nuclear weapon. Were also working with allies and partners to destroy jihad into terrorist organizations such as isis, and very successfully so. The United States is leading a very Broad Coalition to deny terrorists control of their territory and populations, to cut off their funding and to discredit their weeked ideology. I am pleased to report that the coalition to defeat isis has retaken almost 100 of the territory once held by these killers in iraq and syria. There is still more fighting and work to be done and to consolidate our gains. We are committed to ensuring that afghanistan never again becomes a safe haven for terrorists who want to commit mass murder to our civilian populations. I want to thank those nations represented here today that have joined in these crucial efforts. Youre not just securing your own citizens, but saving lives and restoring hope for millions and millions of people. When it comes to terrorism, we will do whatever is necessary to protect our nation. We will defend our citizens and our borders. We are also securing our immigration system as a matter of both national and economic security. America is a cutting edge economy. Our immigration system is stuck in the past. We must replace our Current System of extended family chain migration with a meritbased system of admissions that selects new arrivals based on their ability to contribute to our economy, to support themselves financially and to strengthen our country. In rebuilding america, we are also fully committed to developing our workforce. We are lifting people from dependence to independence because we know the single best anti Poverty Program is a very simple and very beautiful payche paycheck. To be successful, it is not enough to invest in our economy. We must invest in our people. When people are forgotten, the world becomes fractured. Only by hearing and responding to the voices of the forgotten, can we create a Bright Future shared by all. The nations greatness is more than the sum of its production. A nations greatness is the sum of its citizens, the values, pride, love, devotion and character of the people who call that nation home. From my first enter flash g7 summit to the g20 to the u. N. General assembly to apec, to the World Trade Organization and today at the World Economic forum, my administration has not only been present, but has driven our message that we are all stronger when free, sovereign nations cooperate toward shared goals and cooperate toward shared dreams. Represented in this room are some of the remarkable citizens from all over the world. You are national leaders, business titans, industry giants and many of the brightest minds in many fields. Each of you has the power to change hearts, transform lives and shape your countries destinies. With this power comes an obligation, however, a duty of loyalty to the people, workers, customers who have made you who you are. Together let us resolve to use our power, our resources not just for ourselves but for our peop people, to raise their hopes and empower their dreams, to protect their families, communities, histories and futures. Thats what were doing in america and the results are totally unmistakable. Its why new businesses and investment are flooding in. Its why our Unemployment Rate is the lowest its been in so many decades. Its kai americas future has never been brighter. Today im inviting all of you to become part of this incredible future we or billing together. Thank you to our hosts, to the leaders and innovators in the audience, but thank you to all the men and women who do their duty every day making this a better world for everyone. Together let us send our love and gratitude to make them, because they really make our countries run. They make our countries great. Thank you and god bless you all. Thank you very much. [ applause ] okay. Youve been listenng to President Trump speaking in davos, switzerland at the World Economic forum. He, as expected, gave his America First speech. He touted his own economic success as he sees it. He gave all sorts of benchmarks for what he thinks has happened on his watch. Well fact check those momentarily. We have cnn politics reporter and editor at large chris cilliz cillizza, cnn Busines