Trump's Arctic Humiliation
Summary
This episode delves into the absurdity of Trump's 'concept of a deal' on Greenland, his self-serving 'Board of Peace' which includes war criminals, and the broader erosion of the international order. It then shifts focus to the concerning ICE raids in Minneapolis, highlighting administrative warrants and JD Vance's disingenuous defense of ICE's actions and the horrific conditions in detention facilities. The hosts conclude with an analysis of a new New York Times/Siena poll showing Trump's collapsing coalition, primarily due to economic issues.Episode description
Donald Trump announces that he's reached a "concept of a deal" on Greenland, agreeing to drop his tariffs for … well, the details aren't exactly clear. Jon and Dan discuss what we know, Trump's invitation to Vladimir Putin to join his Board of Peace, and the most insane coverage of Trump's trip to Davos. Then, they break down Vice President Vance's appearance in Minneapolis—where he defended ICE's detention of a 5-year-old—House passage of additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Jack Smith's Capitol Hill testimony, and a New York Times/Siena poll that's so bad for Trump he's threatening to sue.
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