The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Demands Greenland at Davos & Literally Trashes First-Year “Accomplishments” | Simu Liu
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Jan 22, 2026 
Simu Liu, the star of The Copenhagen Test, joins to discuss his upcoming Broadway debut and the challenges of transitioning from film to live performance. Meanwhile, Ronny Chieng hilariously critiques Eric Adams' questionable crypto token, comparing its failure to historical figures. Jordan Klepper delivers a mock invasion report on Trump's bizarre insistence to acquire Greenland, offering absurd satire on the administration's missteps. Tune in for a blend of laughs and insights from these dynamic guests!
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Performance Over Substance
- Josh Johnson highlights Trump's theatrical press stunt with a giant 'book of accomplishments' to dramatize success.
- The segment shows performance and props can shape public perception regardless of substance.
Greenland As Geopolitical Theater
- Trump publicly framed acquiring Greenland as a national-security and development imperative.
- The show points out the claim ignores existing defense agreements and reads as geopolitical showboating.
Gaffes Undermine Grand Claims
- Trump's repeated slips (calling Greenland 'Iceland') undercut the seriousness of his claim.
- The hosts use the gaffes to argue his demand became a punchline rather than a policy debate.