President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE is planning to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week, a trip that is likely to coincide with the start of his impeachment trial in the Senate.

“He is scheduled to go, and we're prepared to go, but we'll see what happens,” White House principal deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley told reporters at the White House Wednesday.

Gidley said that Trump is “absolutely” comfortable traveling out of the country while his trial is taking place.

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“You’ve seen what the president has been able to do while the House is doing its best to play politics and ignore the needs of the American people,” Gidley said.

“The president is focused on doing his job, focused on making the lives of all Americans better,” Gidley said, accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Overnight Defense: Top admiral says 'no condition' where US should conduct nuclear test 'at this time' | Intelligence chief says Congress will get some in-person election security briefings Pelosi must go — the House is in dire need of new leadership MORE (Calif.) and other Democrats of focusing “on their own selfish political desires.”

The White House previously announced that the presidential delegation attending the annual economic forum in Davos from Jan. 20-24 would include White House advisers Ivanka Trump Ivana (Ivanka) Marie TrumpTrump luxury properties have charged US government .1M since inauguration: report Ivana Trump: Ivanka could 'definitely' be first female president The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Trump's West Coast campaign swing MORE and Jared Kushner Jared Corey KushnerAbraham Accords: New hope for peace in Middle East Tenants in Kushner building file lawsuit alleging dangerous living conditions Trump hosts Israel, UAE, Bahrain for historic signing MORE, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Steven Terner MnuchinMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled Hillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers On the Money: Pelosi draws line at .2T | Jobless claims dip | Swing-state jobless numbers an issue for Trump MORE, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Wilbur Louis RossThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill Judge orders Trump administration stop 'winding down' census collection, processing efforts Animal rights group sues US government to prevent aquarium from acquiring 5 beluga whales MORE and other top officials.

Trump himself is scheduled to attend between Jan. 21-22, according to The Associated Press.

Trump skipped the economic forum last year because of the ongoing government shutdown.

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The House voted Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment accusing Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to the Senate, paving the way for a trial likely beginning next week.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled McConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt MORE (R-Ky.) predicted this week that the Senate trial would begin on Tuesday.

The White House is expressing confidence ahead of the trial in the GOP-controlled Senate. A senior administration official told reporters Wednesday that the White House didn’t expect the trial to extend beyond two weeks, characterizing Democrats’ case as weak.

Brett Samuels contributed.