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TODAY’S STORIES
00:00 – Trump Takes Stage at Davos
08:35 – Trump Planning Midterm Travel Blitz to Talk Economy
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12:58 – DOJ Issues Subpoenas to Tim Walz and Jacob Frey
21:10 – Government Faces Jan. 30 Deadline to Keep Government Funded
In today’s episode of the Philip DeFranco Show, we break down Donald Trump’s explosive and deeply controversial speech at Davos 2026, where his remarks on Greenland, NATO, Canada, and global power stunned world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump doubled down on his push to acquire Greenland, repeatedly suggesting that U.S. ownership, rather than military access, is the only “psychologically” viable option, while openly flirting with the use of force. His comments comparing today’s geopolitical moment to World War II, mocking Denmark, threatening Canada, and framing Greenland as a “small ask” ignited backlash across Europe and North America.
The speech also featured familiar Trump targets, including Jerome Powell, NATO allies, renewable energy, and the media, alongside claims of an “economic miracle,” impossible statistics, and renewed attacks on Democrats, including a direct threat aimed at Rep. Ilhan Omar. Critics say the address underscored growing concerns about Trump’s approach to global stability, diplomacy, and the rules-based international order.
We then turn to Trump’s midterm pivot, as his team plans a nationwide travel blitz focused on the economy and affordability, even as polls show public confidence in his economic leadership slipping. Cabinet officials’ remarks on housing, food costs, and grocery prices have fueled criticism that the administration is increasingly out of touch with everyday Americans.
Next, we cover escalating tensions in Minnesota, where Trump’s Justice Department has issued subpoenas to Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other Democratic officials over their opposition to ICE operations. Local law enforcement leaders are now speaking out against ICE tactics, alleging racial profiling and harassment, even of off-duty officers, as scrutiny intensifies following the killing of Renee Good.
We also examine new evidence raising serious questions about ICE agents’ response after the shooting, including delays in providing medical aid, denial of assistance from a physician at the scene, and mounting outrage from medical professionals across the state.
Finally, we break down a looming government shutdown, as a bipartisan $1.2 trillion funding deal faces backlash from Democrats over continued ICE funding without reforms, and a high-stakes legal battle after California Republicans ask the Supreme Court to overturn voter-approved congressional maps, a move critics say threatens democratic norms.
From Trump’s Davos 2026 bombshell, to DOJ subpoenas, ICE accountability, economic messaging ahead of the midterms, and fights over democracy itself, this episode covers the stories shaping power, policy, and accountability right now.
THE TEAM
Produced by: Cory Ray
Edited by: James Girardier, Maxwell Enright, Julie Goldberg, Christian Meeks, Matthew Henry
Art Department: William Crespo
Writing/Research: Philip DeFranco, Brian Espinoza, Lili Stenn, Maddie Crichton, Chris Tolve, Star Pralle, Jared Paolino
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