The Bulwark Podcast Rep. Sarah McBride: Our President's Drunk History Take
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Jan 21, 2026 
U.S. Representative Sarah McBride, a champion for LGBTQ+ rights, joins the discussion, diving into Donald Trump's baffling remarks about Greenland at Davos. She critiques how his statements may undermine NATO and global order. McBride also shares her insights from a recent CODEL trip, highlighting local fears among Danes and Greenlanders. She emphasizes the importance of bipartisan efforts to remove harmful anti-trans legislation while advocating for policies that ensure dignity and inclusivity for marginalized communities. Her perspective on rebuilding trust in democracy is both refreshing and necessary.
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Child Bullied With Presidential Rhetoric
- Tim Miller plays a clip of a kid bullied at soccer repeating presidential rhetoric about deportation.
- He says children absorb and mimic the president and vice president, causing real emotional harm.
Greenland Rhetoric Threatens Global Order
- Sarah McBride warns Trump's Greenland remarks risk undermining NATO and global rules-based order.
- She frames this moment as an 80-year inflection point that could reshape world stability.
Local Fear Underscores Sovereignty Stakes
- McBride describes deep fear and indignity among Danes and Greenlanders from the president's comments.
- She stresses Denmark will give almost anything except Greenland sovereignty.