X22 Report Ep. 3820: “Everything Is At Stake – Old Guard Power Structure Being Destroyed, Hold The Line, Leverage”

Date: January 18, 2026
Host: Dave (X22 Report)

Overview: Main Theme and Purpose

This episode focuses on the global power struggle between the "old guard"—the deep state, corrupt politicians, and globalists—and the new economic paradigm being driven by Donald Trump. Dave discusses the unraveling of the globalist economic system, the central bank’s decline, the EU’s growing desperation, and the leverage Trump is using to return power to the people and restore US sovereignty. The episode also covers mounting social unrest, the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act, and political developments aimed at permanently dismantling the old guard's structures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Demise of the Old Guard Power Structure (05:10 – 30:45)

• The Great Reset Failing:

  • Dave asserts that the deep state’s plans for the “Great Reset” and the “Green New Scam” (his term for the green energy agenda) are collapsing, particularly as Trump removes central bank mechanisms.
  • “They never expected Trump to come in and actually demolish the central bank globalist plan. They never expected him to shut it all down. And now they’re in trouble.” (07:43)

• Trump’s Emergent Tariff System:

  • A detailed explanation of Trump’s “parallel economic system,” focused on tariffs and sovereign income generation—contrasting it against the “debt engine” of central banks.
  • Dave claims tariffs give the US unmatched leverage, and notes history shows countries ultimately fold under US pressure.

• EU’s Panic and Internal Fracturing:

  • European leaders, especially Germany, are realizing the energy crisis caused by shutting down nuclear and fossil fuel industries, originally meant to prepare for the globalist green transition, is now unsustainable.
  • The EU is scrambling to counter Trump's tariffs (specifically 10% starting 2/1/26, rising to 25% on 6/1/26 if Greenland is not sold to the US).
  • Macron and Ursula von der Leyen vow retaliation but, Dave argues, lack real leverage.

• China’s Role and Western Complacency:

  • Dave features commentary blaming Western leaders for allowing China’s economic rise through offshore manufacturing, IP theft, and environmental negligence.
  • “China is at war with the West. This is an economic war that’s been going on for 30 years or more. But Western liberals would rather align with China because Orange man bad.” (24:37)

2. Economic Leverage and the Coming Trade War (31:00 – 47:00)

• US Economic Engine:

  • “Think about how fast the economy is growing. It is now stronger than China’s ... This is the crash legacy media and economists swore was coming. Absolutely.” (39:34)
  • Trump’s credit card interest rate caps are highlighted as politically effective and popular, helping ordinary Americans.

• Endgame for the Central Bank:

  • Arguments that the Federal Reserve is losing its relevance, with predictions Trump will restructure or absorb it into the Treasury, exposing criminal activity.
  • “The US economy is best served without a central bank system. And I do believe Trump, the patriots, they know this...” (42:48)

3. Strategy for Dismantling the Deep State: Leverage, Transparency, and Public Support (48:00 – 1:12:00)

• Building Power and Leverage:

  • Trump is methodically building political, military, and popular support, exposing corrupt actors and making their systems transparent to weaken them.
  • “Trump is going to gain more and more leverage as time goes on. He’s going to make the deep state players get weaker and weaker and weaker, because when you expose what they’ve been doing, they don’t gain strength, they lose strength.” (57:12)

• The Role of the Military and the Insurrection Act:

  • The possibility that Trump will have to invoke the Insurrection Act is discussed, but only after repeated public warnings and ensuring broad public support for decisive action.

• Political Endorsements & Draining the Swamp:

  • Trump’s endorsements focus on removing RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) and unit party members in Congress and replacing them with loyal America First candidates.
  • Voter reform bills like the SAVE Act, calling for one-day voting, voter ID, and bans on mail-in ballots, are framed as essential reforms.

• Exposing the Insurrectionists and Election Fraud:

  • Dave maintains that 2020 was a “deep state insurrection” placing a puppet government. Trump is now publicly labeling Biden’s administration as illegitimate and criminal.

4. Geopolitics: Greenland, NATO, and the Middle East (1:13:00 – 1:29:45)

• Greenland Tariff Showdown:

  • Trump’s push to purchase Greenland is framed as geostrategic—protecting the Arctic corridor and North American security from Russian or Chinese control.
  • “The real reason America needs Greenland is its immense geostrategic military value, which should be obvious to anyone with a functioning brain…” (1:19:51)

• EU and NATO Resistance:

  • European joint statements and Macron’s refusal to bow to tariff pressure are discussed, but Dave asserts the US has all economic leverage.

• Middle East Peace Initiatives:

  • Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, creation of a technocratic government, and phased demilitarization are described as historic, with major regional support.

• Iran and Human Rights:

  • Trump claims credit for Iran suspending planned mass executions, calling for new leadership in Iran and highlighting his diplomatic pressure.

5. Domestic Unrest and the March Toward Insurrection (1:30:00 – 1:52:00)

• Planned Unrest and State Resistance:

  • Widespread riots, particularly in Minnesota, are seen as the deep state's last tool to destabilize the country and force Trump’s hand on the Insurrection Act.
  • “Trump is continually giving Waltz, Frey and the rest warnings over and over and over, because remember, the warnings don’t last forever…” (1:38:11)

• Law Enforcement and Federal Response:

  • Discussion of DOJ and FBI investigations into Antifa, left-wing rioters, and public officials aiding insurrection.
  • Over 1,000 paratroopers are reportedly on standby to deploy to Minnesota if state authorities fail to restore order.

• Optics, Public Support, and Moral High Ground:

  • Dave stresses the importance of allowing unrest to play out publicly so the population fully supports tough measures when they come.
  • “They are the ones who are desperate, not Trump. And they’re about to give him the political capital to deploy the military against them and destroy them utterly and completely.” (1:51:53)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Old Guard’s Panic:

  • “They never expected Trump to come in and actually demolish the central bank globalist plan. They never expected him to shut it all down. And now they’re in trouble.” (07:43)

• On Tariff Power:

  • “Every single one of them folded in the end because they knew they could not basically fight against Trump’s tariff system.” (29:43)

• On Dismantling Central Banking:

  • “The debt system is going to be seen just exactly what it should be seen as: one gigantic credit card.” (46:50)

• On Waking the People Up:

  • “Was Trump really in charge during this period of time? Absolutely. Was he showing the people the truth and their agenda of the Deep State players? Absolutely.” (55:41)

• On the Coming Insurrection Act:

  • “Trump will initiate the Insurrection act when it’s the right time to do it. Optics are very, very important. Remember, he’s gathering the strength from the people, and that’s what this is all about in the end.” (1:02:11)

• On the Endgame:

  • “By the time it’s all over, less than 20% of the public will support the left and Trump will have the ability to reshape this country and our destiny. All of your influencers who said Trump didn’t know what he was doing are either idiots, grifters or simply lack the tension control to lead. You should have trusted the plan. You should have trusted Trump.” (1:51:53)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 05:10 – Globalists’ plans unravel, Trump’s tariff strategy vs. central banking
• 12:45 – German energy disaster, EU power crisis
• 24:00 – China’s economic subversion and Western complicity
• 29:40 – Trade war escalation and EU’s options
• 39:30 – US economic resurgence metrics
• 46:00 – The collapse of the Fed and the rise of sound money
• 53:00 – Exposing the deep state’s criminal system and money laundering
• 1:00:00 – The long game: gaining the military, public, Presidency, Congress
• 1:13:00 – Greenland, NATO, and strategic global realignment
• 1:25:00 – Middle East peace plan, Board of Peace
• 1:33:00 – Iran’s executions called off after Trump’s pressure
• 1:37:00 – Minnesota unrest, National Guard, and federal response options
• 1:42:00 – DOJ/FBI investigations into insurrection funding, local officials
• 1:48:00 – Political endorsements, reforms, the upcoming midterms, and why “trusting the plan” is crucial

Tone and Speaker Style

Dave’s tone is urgent, combative, and highly partisan. Language is blunt and conspiratorial, often framing events as battles between patriots and the deep state. There’s a repeated emphasis on optics, leverage, exposure, and a patient, strategic approach attributed to Trump.

Summary Takeaways

• Trump is depicted as systematically dismantling the old globalist power structures through economic, political, and social leverage.
• The US is said to hold all the economic cards, and Trump’s policies are propelling a new era of prosperity against a failing central bank debt model.
• Rising unrest is seen as a final, desperate defense by the old guard to regain control, but increasing transparency and public revulsion will supposedly grant Trump the moral and legal high ground for decisive action.
• The episode concludes with a call to “hold the line,” expect further chaos, but trust in the strategic plan unfolding, since “the Patriots are in control.”

For listeners seeking a detailed breakdown, this summary highlights the major arguments, contextualizes key moments, and provides timestamps to navigate the main themes in this far-reaching and urgent X22 Report episode.