Rufo & Lomez Trump at Davos: The Fight for Greenland
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Jan 23, 2026 A heated Davos showdown over Greenland and U.S. negotiating tactics. A debate on America First vs the liberal international order and whether to sustain global commitments. Discussion of US leverage in institutions and strategic ties with Europe. Plans for a new non-woke university blending classics and tech. An investigation into corruption in federal contracting programs.
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Davos As A Proxy For A New U.S. Order
- Christopher F. Rufo argues Davos represents a clash between a liberal international order and an America First model prioritizing domestic workers and sovereignty.
- He views Greenland and WHO withdrawal as proxies in a larger negotiation over U.S. geopolitical posture and institutional funding.
U.S. Leverage From Funding Global Institutions
- Lomaz highlights the leverage the U.S. holds because it funds most global institutions and military infrastructure for Europe.
- He says demanding fairer contributions is blunt but strategically important to rebalance influence.
Panelist Asked For DEI Talking Points Midflight
- Lomaz recounts being emailed by a Davos panelist who hadn't prepared and asked for DEI talking points.
- The exchange illustrated the weakening dominance of pro-DEI orthodoxy at elite events.