The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown Private Messages Exposed!
Jan 20, 2026
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Mike Johnson
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Nic Robertson
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Vanessa Yurkiewicz
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Scott Bessent
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Ambassador Kurt Volker
Ambassador Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, shares insights on diplomatic risks regarding Greenland. Scott Bessent discusses the intricacies of the Federal Reserve selection process while Vanessa Yurkiewicz uncovers how tariffs are shaking market stability. Nick Robertson reports live from Greenland, highlighting local reactions to U.S. interests there. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes efforts to maintain transatlantic dialogue amid rising tensions. All this unfolds just as President Trump exposes private leaders' chats, stirring the diplomatic pot.
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Private Messages Escalated Davos Crisis
- President Trump publicly shared private messages and an AI image to push his Greenland agenda, escalating tensions with European allies.
- This behavior has turned Davos into an urgent diplomatic flashpoint and worried longtime U.S. partners.
Allies Seek Off-Ramp, Fear Rule-Breaking
- White House says Trump will stress U.S. economic resurgence but allies are urgently trying to talk him down on Greenland.
- Macron and NATO leaders view the move as undermining international rules and alliance trust.
Calm The Waters Through Dialogue
- Speaker Mike Johnson urged calming tensions and continuing dialogue with allies to resolve the Greenland dispute.
- He recommended focusing on agreement and constructive discussion rather than escalation.