Episode Overview

Podcast: VINCE
Host: Vince Coglianese
Episode Title: Something Serious is Going On Behind the Scenes (Episode 207)
Date: January 21, 2026

In this hard-hitting episode, Vince Coglianese provides unfiltered analysis of President Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, revealing breaking developments surrounding potential prosecutions related to the 2020 election, the unfolding situation in Minnesota following a church invasion, and ongoing grand jury investigations. Vince unpacks the administration’s approach to globalism, American hegemony, and law enforcement, featuring notable soundbites from President Trump and high-profile administration officials. A key segment features an extended interview with Mignon Houston, U.S. Department of State deputy spokesperson, elucidating the “Don Roe Doctrine” and the administration’s rationale in world affairs.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Breaking News: Trump at Davos, Prosecutions Looming

• [00:00–04:25]

  • Vince opens with President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum, framing it as a combative stance against European globalists.
  • Trump hints at imminent criminal prosecutions tied to the 2020 election.
  • Vince explains the rumored grand jury investigation in Florida and the possibility of upcoming indictments.
  • Statute of limitations in conspiracy cases explained: timing is still on the administration's side.

• Quote (Trump, 03:52):

  “People will soon be prosecuted for what they did. It’s probably breaking news, but it should be. It was a rigged election.” - President Trump

American Hegemony and Globalist Pushback

• [04:25–12:36]

  • Vince contextualizes Trump’s approach to global affairs using “Long Cycle Theory”—each century has a global hegemon, and Trump seeks to maintain American dominance into the next century.
  • Discussion about U.S. influence lifting prosperity worldwide versus the threat of communist/authoritarian regimes.
  • Trump’s pursuit of Greenland is cited as a national security imperative, not just resource acquisition.

• Quote (Vince, 09:18):

  “President Trump wants us to succeed, not only now, but in the century that’s ahead. That’s what this is all about.”

Internal Infighting at Davos: Newsom and Soros vs. Trump Team

• [12:36–16:00]

  • Vince highlights a controversial meeting between CA Governor Gavin Newsom and Alex Soros in Davos, interpreted as U.S. officials undermining Trump abroad.

  • Scott Bessant’s Soundbite: Skewers Newsom’s hypocrisy and economic record.

    • Quote (Scott Bessant, 12:36):

      “Governor Newsom, who strikes me as Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle beach Ken, may be the only Californian who knows less about economics than Kamala Harris.”

  • Howard Lutnick (Commerce Secretary) denounces globalism:

    • Quote (Howard Lutnick, 15:07):

      “Globalization has failed the West and the United States of America. It’s a failed policy.”

Trump’s Full-Throttle Press Against Globalism

• [17:35-19:00]

  • Trump castigates nations for “foolishly” following globalist economic and immigration policies, citing catastrophic consequences.
  • Claims that Trump’s first year accomplishments have “proven critics wrong.”
  • Vince catalogs the administration’s achievements: border security, crime reduction, economic growth, and deportation of criminal aliens.

• Quote (Trump, 17:35):

  “Governments very foolishly followed, turning their backs on everything that makes nations rich and powerful and strong...Many parts of our world are being destroyed before our very eyes.”

Political Rumors and Predictions; J.D. Vance, Rubio & Election 2028

• [19:00–22:00]
  • Vince discusses betting markets showing J.D. Vance as the leading Republican for the next presidential election, followed by Newsom and Rubio.
  • Personal news: J.D. Vance expecting his fourth child—Vince notes the humanizing effect for politicians.
  • Reassures listeners that Vance is not a “globalist plant”; describes Trump's loyalty to both Vance and Rubio.

Minnesota Church Invasion: Law, Order, and Looming Arrests

• [27:09-29:00]

  • Kristi Noem (Governor of SD) on Newsmax promises imminent arrests for those involved in the St. Paul church invasion.
  • Don Lemon mentioned as possibly being part of the incident in a non-journalistic capacity.
  • High-profile arrivals in Minnesota: former AG Pam Bondi and VP J.D. Vance anticipated.

• Quote (Kristi Noem, 27:09):

  “There’s going to be arrests in the next several hours, Greta. There will be arrests tied to that and people will be brought to justice...”

Interview: Mignon Houston, U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokeswoman

• [33:46–39:19]

  • Houston describes the “Don Roe Doctrine” as putting American interests first, aligning all foreign affairs with domestic prosperity and security.

  • Emphasizes Greenland’s geostrategic value and U.S. pushback on Venezuela for anti-narcotics and anti-authoritarian reasons.

  • Trump’s direct diplomatic approach with global leaders (e.g. Macron) on drug pricing and trade:

    • Quote (Houston, 37:31):

      “Who can do it better than the President of the United States? He is our lead negotiator... The impetus for that decision is the American people.”

  • Foreign policy shift: personalizing international affairs for Americans, focusing on national security and balanced trade.

Memorable Moments and Notable Quotes

• Vince’s Colorful Analogies

  “He goes overseas to smack the Europeans around, the globalists around. Remember that scene from Airplane...just smacking them. This is what’s happening today in Davos.”
  (Vince, 02:00)

• On Newsom & Soros Abroad

  “That’s a sitting governor of California. That’s an American state, to be clear. Rooting against President Trump and rooting for our adversaries. Just insane.”
  (Vince, 11:40)

• Scott Bessant on Newsom

  “He is here hobnobbing with the global elite while his California citizens are still homeless. Shame on him. He is too smug, too self-absorbed, and too economically illiterate to know anything.” (Scott Bessant, 13:30)

• Howard Lutnick on Globalism

  “Why would Europe agree to be net zero in 2030 when they don’t make a battery? They are deciding to be subservient to China. Who makes the batteries?” (Howard Lutnick, 15:40)

• President Trump on Mass Migration

  “We’ve never seen anything like it. Quite frankly, many parts of our world are being destroyed before our very eyes. And the leaders don’t even understand what’s happening. And the ones that do understand aren’t doing anything about it.” (President Trump, 17:58)

• NBC News Reaction

  “We don’t know really anything about these people. ... This was new to everyone that was covering this news conference today. This was new. This is completely new. We had no idea.” (NBC Host Tom Yamas, 56:22)

Law Enforcement Update & Federal Accountability in Minnesota

• [39:19–56:22]

  • Federal authorities are pursuing not only the direct perpetrators of church invasions in Minnesota but also state officials accused of obstruction.
  • Grand jury subpoenas delivered to Minnesota government offices, including the governor, attorney general, and mayor’s offices, investigating efforts to impede federal ICE operations.
  • Vince advocates invoking the Insurrection Act if necessary.
  • Strong condemnation of officials such as Tim Walz (Governor) and Keith Ellison (Attorney General) for obstruction and political posturing.

• Quote (Vince, 44:00):

  “They’re insurrectionist. ... I think President Trump needs to invoke the Insurrection Act as quickly as possible. No more talking about it. I think we just do it.”

Administration Successes: Deportations, Media Pushback

• President Trump spotlights the deportation of over 10,000 criminal aliens from Minnesota alone.

• Holds up “wanted posters” of those apprehended; media acts surprised, though Vince claims it’s long-known information.

• NBC News pressed for transparency; Vince accuses them of willful ignorance.

• Quote (Trump, 53:05):

  “These are all out of Minnesota. Just Minnesota. ... Many of them murderous... There’s, if you can hear it ... he’s got a big stack of basically wanted posters is what they look like. Instead, they’re captured and he’s holding up the images of each of these scumbags that shows what crime they’ve committed, the horrors they’ve committed against children, the murders they’ve committed, the drug dealing they’ve been doing. And he’s saying, this is who we’re picking up.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:52] President Trump on upcoming prosecutions for the 2020 election
• [12:36] Scott Bessant’s scathing critique of Gavin Newsom
• [15:07] Howard Lutnick’s declaration that globalism has failed
• [17:35] President Trump addresses the World Economic Forum on sovereignty and migration
• [27:09] Kristi Noem promises imminent arrests in the Minnesota church case
• [33:46] Interview: Mignon Houston, U.S. Dept. of State deputy spokesperson
• [47:43] Keith Ellison laments being investigated, claims ICE is the real culprit
• [53:05] President Trump explains and displays apprehended criminal aliens in Minnesota

Episode Takeaway

This episode delivers a dense, combative pulse on the Trump administration’s foreign and domestic strategies, highlighting an aggressive push against globalism, new legal fronts in the 2020 election aftermath, and forceful law enforcement in Minnesota. Vince’s tone is unapologetically brash, patriotic, and biting in analysis, peppered with memorable analogies and live reactions to ongoing news. The featured interview with Mignon Houston distills the philosophical underpinning of the “Don Roe Doctrine”—foreign policy as domestic self-interest—while numerous guests and top officials reinforce the show’s themes of media skepticism, law and order, and American preeminence.

For listeners who missed the episode:
You’ll walk away with a thorough sense of the Trump administration’s current posture, its looming legal maneuvers, the Davos drama with American and global elites, the rapid federal crackdown in Minnesota, and the official view of “America First” now rebranded as the Don Roe Doctrine. Expect sharp critiques of both domestic adversaries and foreign “globalists,” real-time political forecasting, and the promise of accountability “just hours away.” All delivered with Vince’s trademark sardonic energy and refusal to mince words.