Morning Wire Davos Gets Trumped & Jack Smith Faces Congress | 1.22.26
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Jan 22, 2026 Michele Tafoya, a former NFL reporter and now a political commentator, dives into her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She highlights critical issues like rising crime and educational declines attributed to state leadership. Tafoya calls out Governor Walz for failing the people, emphasizes the need for effective law enforcement, and discusses alarming fraud allegations threatening Minnesota's integrity. The podcast also touches on Trump's Davos speech and implications for U.S. politics, offering a multifaceted view of current events.
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Trump Positions America First At Davos
- Donald Trump framed his Davos address as America-first, attacking globalism and European policies on migration and green energy.
- He argued U.S. economic success and security obligations justify pursuing Greenland negotiations without using force.
Greenland Claims And A Framework Deal
- Trump insisted he won't use force for Greenland but claimed the U.S. is uniquely able to secure the island.
- He announced a "framework of a future deal" with NATO Secretary General and paused threatened tariffs.
Michele Tafoya Announces Senate Run
- Michele Tafoya announced her U.S. Senate run, citing rising crime, falling test scores, and leadership failure in Minnesota.
- She blamed local leaders and called the state's issues a "crisis of leadership" that isn't partisan but moral.