Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/21/26: Trump Demands Greenland At Davos, Canada Breaks With US, Market Tank, MN Cops Vs ICE
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Jan 21, 2026 Trump's audacious demand for Greenland at Davos raises eyebrows, sparking discussions on geopolitical risks. The market faces a sell-off as approval ratings plummet amid questionable economic policies. Minneapolis police voice concerns over ICE tactics, challenging federal enforcement actions. Highlights include contrasting elite responses at Davos, anti-globalization sentiments, and the impact on local law enforcement. The conversation dives into rising immigration issues and public reactions, uncovering the complexities of civil rights in enforcement.
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Greenland Talk Roils Geopolitics
- Donald Trump framed Greenland as strategically defensible only by the United States and floated acquiring it outright.
- Hosts call the idea humiliating and warn it risks disrupting global markets and alliances.
Rules-Based Order Is Fracturing
- Mark Carney argues we face a geopolitical rupture as the rules-based order fails and economic integration becomes weaponized.
- Ryan Grim and Emily Krzynski say hedging through allied networks replaces naive faith in prior globalization.
Rebuild Industry Before Confrontation
- Recognize that abandoning global pretense has costs: deindustrialization leaves the U.S. ill-prepared for hegemonic pushback.
- Prepare domestically by rebuilding industry and supply chains to reduce vulnerability.