The Jimmy Dore Show
Episode: Europe Forces Trump Retreat From Greenland Land Grab!
Date: January 23, 2026
Host: Jimmy Dore
Key Guests/Panelists: Mike McRae, Thomas Massie, and unnamed guest/callers
Episode Overview
This episode of The Jimmy Dore Show delivers Jimmy's acerbic, irreverently comedic take on recent international political developments, focusing chiefly on Donald Trump’s thwarted bid to gain control of Greenland and the subsequent geopolitical consequences, particularly Europe’s forceful pushback. Later, the discussion pivots to U.S. domestic power structures, the status of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and the sway of billionaire donors—especially pro-Israel/Zionist interests—over American politicians and legal actions.
1. Europe Stiffs Trump on Greenland (01:00–10:00)
Key Points & Discussion
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Davos & Trump’s “Greenland Land Grab”
- Trump attends Davos, where European leaders openly oppose his efforts to annex Greenland.
- A NATO/EU backchannel drama unfolds: The EU suspends a major US–EU trade deal after Trump threatens steep tariffs (10–25%) to force U.S. control over Greenland.
- The EU cites Trump’s Davos remarks as violating the spirit of cooperation.
“European leaders have lined up to condemn Donald Trump's new colonialism and more. So he's going to take over Greenland. So they are pushing back... And Trump threatened to. So that’s what that is.”
— Mike McRae [01:49] -
International Law & Hypocrisy
- European opposition to Trump’s Greenland ambition is called out for hypocrisy given their previous passivity regarding U.S. breaches of international law (e.g., in the West Bank, Gaza, Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine).
“…they’re all OK with what he’s doing in the West Bank, in Gaza, in Iran, in Venezuela, in Ukraine. They're all okay with all of that.”
— Mike McRae [03:03] -
Outcome: Trump Backs Down, But Deals Behind the Scenes
- Under pressure, Trump cancels both the Greenland push and the threatened tariffs.
- An “Arctic security framework” deal with NATO is quietly brokered, with possible U.S. military bases in Greenland and future deals on mineral extraction and missile defense.
“Trump backs down on Greenland and then cancels the tariff threat after NATO agrees to some future Arctic deal. So it sounds like his bluster ... got him a future Arctic deal.”
— Mike McRae [04:04]“Trump wants their natural minerals. That's what. You know. Who wants it? Trump's donors, his Zionist donors want it. That's why Trump’s got this great push for Greenland.”
— Mike McRae [05:38] -
NATO, Greenland, and the Military Industrial Complex
- Discussion of Article 5 implications—how forcibly annexing Greenland could trigger a full-scale NATO crisis (“wreck NATO”), but skepticism that Trump would go through with it due to U.S. donors' interests in selling arms to NATO members.
“There's a part, if you’re part of NATO, you have to spend a certain amount of your GDP on weapons. And who makes the weapons? The Trump’s donors.”
— Mike McRae [08:51]“If, if taking over Greenland… split up NATO, I'd say I'd be willing to pay that price.”
— Mike McRae [08:22]
2. The Epstein Files Transparency Act & Elite Impunity (21:48–40:24)
Key Points & Insights
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Thomas Massie Update on the Epstein Files
- Rep. Thomas Massie describes bureaucratic and legislative obstacles to making the Epstein files public, naming delays and obfuscations from DOJ and AG Pam Bondi.
“They did admit that the DOJ is committing a crime by not releasing this.”
— Mike McRae [23:07] -
Congressional Subpoenas & Executive Delays
- Discussion of Pam Bondi avoiding testifying before Congress, with repeated delays suspiciously coinciding with government shutdowns.
“I don’t want to flip any conspiracy bits here tonight, but they scheduled her now for February 11th.”
— Thomas Massie [26:07] -
Targeting the Clintons (But Missing the Point)
- Subpoenas issued to the Clintons; skepticism voiced about the likelihood of them facing consequences.
- Massie argues real culprits may be hidden “Epstein-class” billionaires, whose crimes transcend partisanship.
“I think the real criminals here are not Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. I think we’re going to find out it’s... some of these billionaires who really are out of the public eye.”
— Thomas Massie [29:12] -
Barriers to Disclosure
- Massie explains why he won’t reveal survivor-named names yet, as it could enable cover-ups by selective redactions.
“If you name the 20 people, then they can go through all these millions of pages... and un-redact those 20, but there may be 20 more...”
— Thomas Massie [32:28] -
Skepticism About Justice
- Jimmy and Massie exchange doubts about the will to enforce the law—citing powerful interests at play (Zionist donors, Mossad, “puppet masters” over both Congress and Trump).
“If there’s nobody to enforce the law, then nothing happens.”
— Jimmy Dore [35:24]“I don’t think the blanket can be wet enough. ... It’s like the old Nintendo games, you beat the final boss... and they say ‘oh, the princess is in another castle.’”
— Thomas Massie [35:34] -
Potential Paths Forward
- Massie outlines possible measures (contempt, inherent contempt, civil suits with victims as co-plaintiffs) that could still force disclosure, but remains clear-eyed about the difficulty.
3. Financial Collapse & Reserve Currency Fears (40:24–52:11)
Key Points
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US Dollar Reserve Status & Sanctions
- The show explores how U.S. economic dominance relies on the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, a status under threat as countries (notably Russia and China) de-dollarize in response to U.S. sanctions.
“When the reserve status is lost, maintaining current spending levels and servicing the debt will be even more painful for Americans who will bear the full inflation tax.”
— Thomas Massie [41:48]“We’re taking money through inflation from every country that’s holding dollars... we’re taking 3% from the entire world.”
— Thomas Massie [47:04]“This is the most... [important financial shift]... That’s why gold has gone from $1,800… to $5,000... People like China... see the writing on the wall.”
— Jimmy Dore [42:03] -
Congressional Budget Gimmicks & “Doge”
- Massie criticizes the congressional habit of using 10-year budget “tricks” to front-load tax cuts and spending, then claim future austerity that never arrives.
“They created somebody else's fiscal cliff five years from now... there is no way they're actually going to take this out of the budget. And they didn't.”
— Thomas Massie [42:41]“Billion-dollar solutions to trillion-dollar problems.”
— Thomas Massie [45:43] -
The Coming Storm
- Both host and guest agree the U.S. faces imminent financial crisis once reserve status wanes and “fiat” manipulation ends.
"We're getting a free ride... When that happens, it's going to be extremely painful... and that's going to end."
— Thomas Massie [48:50]"We're going to lose our reserve currency and we're going to become Brazil."
— Jimmy Dore [47:04]
4. Donor Class, Zionist Influence, and the Weaponization of Law (52:11–60:33)
Key Points
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Trump & Zionist Donors
- Audio of Trump openly bragging about doing the bidding of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, including recognizing Jerusalem and Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in exchange for donations.
"As soon as I'd give them something, they'd want something else... Miriam gave my campaign indirectly and directly 250 million. She was number one. When somebody can give you 250 million, I think that we should give her the opportunity to say hello."
— Trump, quoted by Thomas Massie [52:47–53:24] -
Pam Bondi & The FACE Act
- Bondi boasts of using the FACE Act—originally intended to protect abortion clinics—to prosecute protesters at synagogues and universities, at the request of pro-Israel donors.
“We’ve sued violent protesters under the FACE Act for intimidating Jewish Americans worshiping at synagogues... We have secured settlements with Columbia, Northwestern, and Cornell for anti-Semitic conduct... and launched a full investigation into the University of California system."
— Pam Bondi, quoted [53:37–55:16]"She's literally suing American citizens at the behest of Israel."
— Mike McRae [57:10]- The panel underscores the drift toward criminalizing anti-Israel speech/activism and the deep ties between the US criminal justice system and pro-Israel funding.
“It’s a full frontal assault on the First Amendment. That’s what she’s doing.”
— Mike McRae [57:43] -
Creeping Authoritarianism in Free Speech
- Clips played of Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins asserting citizens have no right to say things deemed to “harm” others—especially Israel.
"You don't have the right to harm other people with your words... You don't have the right to say things that have really negative, really horrible meanings. When you want people to destroy Israel, that matters."
— Jay Collins, quoted [58:25–58:33]"Hey, guess what? I get to say F you. I get to say F Israel. I get to say F Zionism. And I don't care whose feelings it hurts. I hope it hurts your feelings. That's the point of it."
— Mike McRae [58:33]
Notable Quotes / Memorable Moments
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On Hypocrisy in International Law:
“Appeasement works great on Israel. That's why everything's so peaceful.”
— Guest/Caller [03:22] -
On Trump's Bluster:
“Greenland land grab... sounds funny to say it but it sounds like he's going to get something he wants anyway.”
— Mike McRae [06:04] -
On NATO and Donors:
“He’s a cuck to the donors, just like all politicians.”
— Mike McRae [09:11] -
On Congressional Games:
“Billion-dollar solutions to trillion-dollar problems.”
— Thomas Massie [45:43]
Episode Timeline & Timestamps
| Time | Segment | |------|---------| | 01:00 - 10:00 | Greenland push, EU resistance, NATO dynamics | | 21:48 - 40:24 | Epstein Files Transparency Act, DOJ stonewalling, elite impunity | | 40:24 - 52:11 | U.S. dollar as reserve currency, risk of economic collapse, sanctions blowback| | 52:11 - 59:00 | Trump/Adelson nexus, Bondi weaponizing the FACE act, criminalizing anti-Israel dissent| | 58:25 - 60:33 | Jay Collins' anti–free speech stance, panel mockery, creeping Zionist censorship |
Takeaways for the Uninitiated
- The episode peels back the curtain of U.S. power, revealing the transactional relationships between presidents, donors (especially pro-Israel billionaires), and laws that ultimately threaten both U.S. democracy and global stability.
- The farcical U.S. attempt to buy/annex Greenland is a microcosm of larger imperial ambitions and their inherent contradictions—especially when met by European self-interest.
- Expect sharp ridicule for U.S. establishment hypocrisies and a fearless willingness to criticize Zionist influence.
- The show’s tone is raw, irreverent, and unapologetically skeptical—often comedic but with a serious edge.
For listeners interested in the geopolitics of American imperialism, donor control of politics, and biting satire, this episode delivers a clear-eyed, comedic takedown of the week's news.