Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov The Trump Team’s GRIFTS for Greenland, Gaza, and Beyond
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Jan 23, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Aaron Parnas, a political commentator, shares insights on Trump's recent performance at Davos and his questionable claims about Greenland, framing it all as a strategic grift. The duo analyses the ripple effects on allies and markets. They also delve into the complicated landscape of the 2028 Democratic primary calendar, exploring options among early voting states. Parnas critiques Jared Kushner's Gaza redevelopment plan as dystopian and impractical, while debating RFK Jr.'s presidential ambitions amidst rising tensions.
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Davos Was Political Theater
- Aaron Parnas and Jessica Tarlov argue Trump's Davos moves functioned as a financial and political grift rather than substantive diplomacy.
- His tariff threats and sudden back-offs manipulate markets and repackage existing offers as victories.
Europe Calls Out U.S. Bluster
- European leaders publicly pushed back on Trump's claims, signaling a new willingness to call out U.S. misstatements.
- Mark Carney's Davos framing suggested the post–World War II global order is shifting away from U.S. dominance.
A Geopolitical Recalibration Looms
- Aaron Parnas predicts 2026 will mark a major recalibration of U.S.-EU relations with more countries drifting toward China.
- He warns that persistent America First policies will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers.