In today’s episode of **Dave Talks Politics**:
* Top News Past 24 Hours – Jan 22, 2026
* Greenland Pivot, Board of Peace, China at Davos, More
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1. **Trump’s Greenland “pivot” dominates – tariffs dropped, “framework” deal**
- Reuters/FT/AP (Jan 22, 2026): Trump announces after Rutte meeting at Davos – no force on Greenland, tariffs on EU allies paused (Feb 1 threat off); “framework” for Arctic security/Golden Dome via Nato talks (Vance, Rubio, Witkoff involved).
- Europe relief mixed with skepticism: Denmark’s Rasmussen: “Not for sale, but ready to address US concerns”; EU summit upended – leaders flummoxed on trust, divisions emerge.
- Greenlanders skeptical: Street reactions in Nuuk show doubt on “framework” – sovereignty red line holds.
- Viral Davos speech clips: Trump doubles down on “no going back” but rules out force – “I won’t use force, I don’t want to use force.”
2. **Trump launches “Board of Peace” at Davos – Gaza focus**
- Al Jazeera/AP (Jan 22, 2026): Trump signs charter for $1bn “Board of Peace” – body to resolve global conflicts (Gaza first); 20+ countries join, Rubio participates; aims at cease-fires, regime change hints (Cuba “by year end” per reports).
- Critics: NATO unease, seen as US-led alternative to UN; Trump touts as “peace through strength” – signing ceremony viral.
- Ties to NSS: Deprioritizes “forever wars” – Board as exit tool for ME entanglements.
3. **China seizes Davos moment – tech optimism amid geopolitics**
- Bloomberg (Jan 22, 2026): China Show – tech rally outweighs worries; Kospi tops 5000 on AI demand; yuan at 7.00/USD reference rate.
- FT/NYT: Trump “cedes leadership” – renounces liberal order remnants; China fills void at WEF – optimism on economy despite tensions.
- Broader: Greenland risk recedes, but multipolar shift accelerates – Europe distracted, China advances.
4. **US domestic/political shifts – Trump coalition unravels**
- NYT (Jan 22, 2026): Times/Siena poll – Trump approval at 40%; young voters flip back; second coalition “come apart” – familiar patterns return.
- NPR (Jan 22, 2026): House panel votes contempt on Clintons (Epstein probe); Trump norms shift “slowly and suddenly.”
- Other: Mets blockbuster trade talks; Knicks rotation drama – sports headlines mix with politics.
5. **Other global notes – quick hits**
- Pakistan: Karachi shopping centre fire death toll rises (60+).
- Israel: Minister approves gun licenses for 18 illegal West Bank settlements.
- Weather: Greece severe storms claim lives.
- No major Iran escalation reports in past 24 hrs – tankers/fleet moves from earlier continue, but focus on Davos/Board of Peace.
6. **What this means – Davos as turning point**
- Greenland pivot + Board launch: Trump dials back coercion, launches new mechanism – Europe relieved but distrustful; China gains soft power.
- Broader: NSS in action – deprioritize entanglements, pivot resources; Europe chaos continues (debt shift risks), multipolar world emerges.
- Past 24 hrs: Heavy on Davos fallout – Greenland relief, peace board, China optimism – no massive new crises.
OK team, so what does all this mean? Well, past 24 hours dominated by Trump’s Davos pivot – dropping Greenland tariffs/threats for “framework,” launching $1bn Board of Peace for conflicts (Gaza focus); Europe sighs relief but stays skeptical on trust. China fills leadership vacuum at WEF with tech optimism; US polls show coalition fraying. A day of de-escalation optics amid ongoing multipolar shifts.
Now lets do 3 questions with dave:
1. Trump’s Greenland pivot and tariff drop – genuine de-escalation, or tactical troll to regroup before next move (Board of Peace rollout)?
2. With Board of Peace launched at Davos, is this Trump’s new “peace through strength” tool – or US-led alternative to UN that risks NATO unease?
3. China seizing Davos moment amid Trump’s “cede leadership” – does this accelerate multipolar shift, with Europe distracted and US pivoting inward?
**Post-Show Notes for Edit Team**
- Hook/opening (0:00-0:30): Bloomberg “Trump Brings Greenland Fight to Davos” clip – start at 0:30 for Rutte meet summary; viral tension. Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-21/trump-brings-greenland-fight-to-davos-video
- Section 1 (pivot): ABC News “Trump says he won’t use force” Davos clip – full 2:22 min; official-style speech snippet. Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/force-control-greenland-trump-129418737
- Section 2 (Board launch): Al Jazeera live signing ceremony clip – short 1-2 min excerpt of Trump/Rubio charter signing; dramatic visuals. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/1/22/live-trump-to-lead-signing-of-charter-for-gaza-board-of-peace-in-davos (grab ceremony segment)
- Section 3 (China/Davos): Bloomberg “China Show” Jan 22 clip – 1:00-2:00 on tech optimism/Kospi; viral market reaction. Link:
- Closing tease: CNN “Trump won’t use force” reel – short 1 min on Greenland reversal; hook for questions. Link: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/world/video/trump-nato-hosts-davos-greenland-digvid
- General: Use MSM/Davos official feeds only – no unverified; prioritize viral hooks like Trump quotes on force/tariffs. Splice for pace (10-15 sec clips).
