Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Charlie Sykes & Ron Insana
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Jan 22, 2026 
Charlie Sykes, a conservative commentator and author, discusses the fear Donald Trump is instilling in American society and critiques his erratic NATO negotiations. Ron Insana, a seasoned financial journalist, connects Trump's rhetoric at Davos to market volatility and outlines the vague framework regarding Greenland's defenses. Both guests highlight the long-term threats posed by an emboldened MAGA movement to democracy and examine the Federal Reserve's independence in light of recent Supreme Court signals. It's a thought-provoking discussion on politics and economics!
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ICE As An Unchecked Militia
- Molly Jong-Fast and Charlie Sykes argue ICE has expanded into a quasi‑militia operating outside legal bounds and causing deadly abuses.
- They say this erosion of rule‑based oversight is reshaping politics and prompting calls to defund and impeach agency leaders.
Refuse Funding To Force Accountability
- Charlie Sykes urges Democrats to refuse standard appropriations that fund ICE and Homeland Security given current abuses.
- He recommends pursuing impeachment and trials to force accountability and public scrutiny.
Alliances Eroded By Unpredictable Leadership
- Ron Insana and Molly Jong-Fast say Trump's Davos performance and threats weakened NATO trust and global alliances.
- They argue allies are recalculating reliability and may pivot toward other partners like China.
