The Morning Meeting European Leaders Fret About Greenland as Trump Makes Red Carpet Arrival at Elite Davos Conference
Jan 21, 2026
Hogan Gidley, a political commentator and Trump surrogate, along with Haima Moore, a savvy analyst on messaging, dive into the hot topics surrounding Trump's provocative remarks at Davos. They dissect Trump’s historical framing of Greenland's strategic value and his focus on negotiation over military action. The duo also tackles the implications of Trump’s rhetoric for U.S.-European relations, the impact of past insults, and how current geopolitical tensions might influence alliances. Plus, they explore the domestic echoes of these global strategies.
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Greenland Framed As Strategic Security Asset
- Donald Trump framed Greenland as a core U.S. national-security interest tied to Russia and China maneuvers.
- He pitched immediate negotiations and argued the U.S. once defended Greenland and should consider reacquisition.
Intel Likely Driving Urgency
- Hogan Gidley suggested the administration likely has intelligence showing Russia and China are active near Greenland.
- That intel motive explains urgency and the push for closed-door European meetings.
Sell Deals Through Shared Security Framing
- Use national-security framing to persuade skeptical allies on territorial negotiations.
- Emphasize shared NATO benefits to bring Europeans into private talks rather than public confrontation.
