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President Trump is moving very fast on Greenland. Earlier today, in his iconic speech in Davos, President Trump first confirmed he would not use force to take Greenland — so that card is off the table. But immediately following he told Denmark and NATO that the United States has never asked anyone for anything, despite saving the world in World War II and defending Europe at the cost of billions of dollars per year ever since — but now we’re asking.  Now we’re asking to purchase Greenland.  Not take.  Not a gift.  But to purchase. And he laid out a very simple ultimatum: Say yes and we will be very appreciative, or say no….and we will remember. “We’ve never asked for anything else and we could have kept that piece of land and we didn’t sell. They have a choice. You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative — or you can say no and we will remember.” ICE COLD! Watch here: ON THIN ICE: President Trump issues a firm warning to Denmark over Greenland, making it clear that the U.S. will remember if its request for “world protection” is rejected: “So we want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it.” “We’ve never asked for anything… pic.twitter.com/cLKp6qR7qH — Fox News (@FoxNews) January 21, 2026 You don’t have to be Tony Soprano to translate what that means…. It means you either play ball — fairly — with us the one time we’ve asked for anything in nearly 100 years or we will not be there to protect any of you going forward. All these small, defenseless European countries sitting right next to Russia and China and the lunatics in the Middle East… We’re an ocean away.  We’re fine. But you? We won’t be there. In fact, we could simply drop out of NATO right now and save hundreds of billions of dollars that could go towards paying down our debt and eliminating the federal income tax. That all sounds far superior to me! In light of that ultimatum, only a few short hours later President Trump posted on TruthSocial that a new “deal framework” has been negotiated regarding Greenland: BREAKING: President Trump says he’s successfully negotiated a “DEAL FRAMEWORK” in regards to Greenland after speaking with the NATO Secretary General “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America.” You just watched the ART OF THE DEAL… pic.twitter.com/JsccWAMGy6 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 21, 2026 FULL POST: FULL TEXT: Donald J. Trump + @realDonaldTrump Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations — They will report directly to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Two things jump out to me right away…. One, he does not mention “purchasing” Greenland.  He just calls it a deal.  Maybe I’m reading too much into it and I hope I am, but we need to actually purchase and control it. Two, he very specifically mentions not just Greenland but the ENTIRE Arctic Region.  This just got a lot bigger! We will continue to monitor the negotiations and bring you updates as soon as we have them.

President Trump just issued an ultimatum to Denmark and to NATO on Greenland…. And an old phrase comes to mind: This is not a threat, it’s a promise. President Trump brilliantly laid out his case for Greenland and he reminded every single world leader how the United States has consistently bailed out the world and especially Europe time and time again — with our money, with our troops and with our treasure. We have never asked for anything in return. We have almost entirely funded NATO, heaping debt upon American taxpayers to keep the rest of the world safe. But now we’re making one request: we intend to purchase Greenland. And Denmark and NATO have a very simple choice.  The ultimatum is simple and clear:  Either say yes, and we will be appreciative, or say no and we will remember. “We’ve never asked for anything else and we could have kept that piece of land and we didn’t sell. They have a choice. You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative — or you can say no and we will remember.” ICE COLD! And he said it right to all their faces! He even noted later on that many of these cowards were refusing to even look him in the eye during this speech because they’re weak and spineless. Watch here: ON THIN ICE: President Trump issues a firm warning to Denmark over Greenland, making it clear that the U.S. will remember if its request for “world protection” is rejected: “So we want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it.” “We’ve never asked for anything… pic.twitter.com/cLKp6qR7qH — Fox News (@FoxNews) January 21, 2026 Allow me to translate in case you’ve never seen The Godfather or The Sopranos…. We’re asking for one favor in return for the countless favors we’ve given you over the last 100 years. If you grant us that one favor, which will also greatly benefit you, we will be appreciative of it and our relationship can continue and become stronger. If you say no, we will never forget and we will NEVER be there for you in the future. When Russia or China come knocking on your door, or when Germany decides it wants to fight…..THE WORLD…..again in the future, don’t expect us to come and save you.  Because we won’t. Also, don’t expect us to stay in NATO, and that means you can fund it yourself — without our billions upon billions of dollars each year. In other words, good luck to you. Look, I’ll make it even simpler…. Have you ever played Risk? What is the toughest continent to control? It’s arguably Europe or Asia, but I would say Europe. It’s almost impossible to get that 5-troop bonus, until very late in the game. What’s the best continent to control? Australia is pretty easy with only one point to defend, but it also pays out the least with 2-troops. The best is almost universally considered North America, with two oceans shielding it and only 3 points to defend. Folks, we have the Gold Mine.  We always have. We simply need to stop giving away the gold, especially to people who do not appreciate us. Let them sink or swim on their own, and good luck to them.

So much was made of Greenland today in President Trump’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos today that perhaps the biggest news of all has been mostly overlooked. President Trump just told the world in plain and certain terms that the 2020 election was rigged and stolen — AND — that prosecutions are coming soon! Military prosecutions perhaps? See here: BREAKING: President Trump Announces Prosecutions Are Coming Soon Over The Stolen 2020 Election: “People will soon be prosecuted for what they did. It’s probably breaking news, but it should be! It was a rigged election.”pic.twitter.com/uuqHHxyClS — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 21, 2026 He brought it up again later during a chat with the Egyptian President: President Trump is on an absolute roll today in Davos: “You had a rigged election, I left and of course Biden didn’t do anything about it because he didn’t know he was alive!” pic.twitter.com/xSgGxvphRr — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 21, 2026 This comes on the heels of his Press Conference yesterday when he was asked if he’s learned anything more about the rigged 2020 election after the capture of Maduro and he said YES! Watch here: HOLEE SHYT Did you catch what Trump said? He said he’s learned some things about the Election Software in Venezuela regarding the 2020 Election after Capturing President Maduro It’s becoming more and more likely it was a cooperative agreed capture. Maduro is singing..… https://t.co/yBNGZR3Wm2 pic.twitter.com/pNkPuVjZtc — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) January 20, 2026 RELATED REPORTS: BREAKING: Trump Says TRUCKLOADS of Evidence Soon Coming Out Of RIGGED 2020 Election! President Trump: THIS IS HOW THEY STOLE IT! President Trump posted something a few days ago that didn't quite get the attention it deserved... Understandably so, because covering the news right now is like drinking out of a firehose! But I wanted to make sure this did not get lost in the shuffle. Understand one thing, at least in my opinion -- the fact that President Trump is so blatantly posting something like this means not only does he absolutely hold all the evidence, but he also almost certainly plans to release it all very soon. This is the final stage of the public awakening process, a process which is not going to be easy for some. Learning that your Government has been weaponized against you and stolen your vote for decades is not going to be a pill that is easy to swallow, and there will be a portion of the population that will be unable to process it at all.  They will literally break down and malfunction. Which is why President Trump is doing all he can to move the Overton Window and preframe the concept in people's minds before the big news hits. Check out this video that he recently posted to TruthSocial called "This Is How They Stole It": First Maduro is capturedThen This post drops from DOL“Patriots are in Control”Then Trump Drops the following videoThis is how they stole it……….Wonder what’s next…….. https://t.co/wgfJQwILAz pic.twitter.com/KPlYZkbRvb — Fletch17 (@RealFletch17) January 5, 2026 Backup video here if needed: In related news, I don't think it's at all a coincidence that Kari Lake posted this just two weeks ago: Kari Lake Posts “HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION” There is a famous video that was made shortly after the rigged and stolen 2020 election called "How To Steal An Election". It quickly went viral and then just as quickly was banned on YouTube.  And Twitter. Because back then it was still Twitter, Elon had not yet freed it, and so this video was almost immediately censored and unable to be viewed. But not anymore. It's almost certainly still banned on YouTube, but as Kari Lake points out below it can now be seen freely on X (and Rumble). And it needs to be seen. It needs to be shared far and wide. The timing could not be more perfect as President Trump is soon to release all the evidence of the rigged and stolen 2020 election.  I believe that will come out very early in 2026. So watch this now to get ready -- and then share it: Watch and share. This used to get you banned & your account cancelled. Not anymore, thanks to @elonmusk. https://t.co/04b4otMpo4 — Kari Lake (@KariLake) December 27, 2025 And for the record, Kari Lake is exactly right. I wrote this article 3 years ago, right after the video got banned on YouTube: BANNED FROM YOUTUBE: How To Steal An Election And how exactly CAN you rig and steal an election? There are at least 7 main ways -- probably many more. How To Steal An Election – 7 Ways! I was having fun today playing around with ChatGPT. It has gotten so much stronger since it first came out last year. And it's really interesting to see what it tells you. So I thought I would ask it this question: Well, it refused to answer, so I had to get creative. I finally got it to give me some information and the results are very interesting! While it still stands by the MSM narrative that the election was "safe and secure", it did tell me 7 ways in which you could cheat and steal the election. Of course it believes none of the 7 were successful, but I find it interesting that there are SEVEN methods (and probably more) for stealing an election. Take a look: As of my knowledge cut-off in January 2022, there has been no credible evidence to support the assertion that the 2020 United States Presidential election was stolen. Numerous courts, including the Supreme Court, dismissed various cases alleging fraud or irregularities due to lack of evidence. Multiple recounts and audits in different states confirmed the original results. Both the Department of Justice and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have stated that the election was secure and that there was no evidence of widespread fraud that could have affected the outcome. However, to give you a thorough perspective, I will outline the most common allegations and claims that were raised regarding the election and present the examinations and findings related to those claims. Please note that the presentation of these claims is not an endorsement or validation of their accuracy. 1. Allegation: Voting Machines Manipulation Claim: Some claimed that voting machines, particularly those manufactured by Dominion Voting Systems, were manipulated to change votes. Findings: Multiple audits and hand recounts of paper ballots, which were compared against machine tabulations, showed no discrepancies. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Justice found no evidence to support claims of manipulated voting machines affecting the election outcome. 2. Allegation: Illegal Votes and Voter Fraud Claim: There were accusations of illegal votes being cast, including votes by non-citizens, deceased individuals, and double-voting. Findings: Investigations by state and local election officials as well as the Department of Justice found no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have affected the outcome. Instances of illegal voting were isolated and extremely rare. 3. Allegation: Mail-In Ballot Fraud Claim: The increase in mail-in voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to claims that mail-in ballots were especially susceptible to fraud. Findings: Multiple layers of verification, such as signature matching and barcode tracking, were in place to ensure the legitimacy of mail-in ballots. There was no credible evidence found that mail-in voting led to widespread fraud. 4. Allegation: Ballot Harvesting Claim: There were accusations of illegal collection and manipulation of absentee ballots by third parties (a practice known as "ballot harvesting"). Findings: While regulations on the collection of absentee ballots vary by state, there was no credible evidence to suggest that "ballot harvesting" impacted the election results in any widespread or systematic way. 5. Allegation: Election Official Misconduct Claim: Some alleged that election officials unlawfully changed election procedures, leading to illegal votes being counted. Findings: Courts, including the Supreme Court, consistently found that changes made to election procedures were lawful and did not affect the integrity of the election outcome. 6. Allegation: Lack of Observer Access Claim: It was claimed that observers were not given proper access to monitor the counting of ballots. Findings: Investigations found that legal observers were given access as prescribed by state laws and that any restrictions on access were in line with public health guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 7. Allegation: Statistical Anomalies Claim: Some pointed to supposed statistical anomalies in vote counts as evidence of manipulation. Findings: Experts in election statistics and analysis have debunked these claims, explaining that the cited anomalies are based on misunderstandings or misinterpretations of how election data and vote counting work. And now for the visual learners.... This video used to mean an automatic ban on Twitter. Now it's back. Thank you so much to Defender of the Republic for posting this today and reminding me (and all of you) about it. In 1:15, I now give you exactly "How To Steal An Election": HOW TO STEAL AN ELECTION This video used to mean an automatic ban on Twitter… ? well, it’s too important not to share because as Julian said, “Truth is the only way we get anywhere” ?? Credit: https://t.co/fQfVWb6fqp pic.twitter.com/WWeIunAnHc — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) September 1, 2023 This was BANNED from YouTube. Accounts that posted it were deleted. Guess it must be pretty important, huh? Good thing we saved it. Can we make this go viral on Twitter like it should have two years ago? This was banned everywhere online - Twitter, YouTube, Facebook. Good news is we saved a copy and it's now up safely on Rumble. So now without further ado, here is the video "they" do NOT want you to see. Enjoy it safely on Rumble (and then share): Backup here on Rumble: The truth WILL prevail! Thank you! Now understand this... For everything thinking they'll do the same thing in 2024, I don't think they will. They will run a new plan. It might be similar in parts, but they won't do the exact same thing. The public is too wise about this con to fall for it again. The big question is, if the NEW con looks different, will you be smart enough to realize when they are taking away your liberties again? Even if it comes in the name of "safety"? Will you cower to Big Daddy Government and beg them to "save you" (from a problem they will have created) or will you stand firm and stand for Freedom and Liberty? America is awake to this scam, but are we awake to the bigger picture? Time will tell. What do you think?

Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized on Monday and did not travel with the team for its game Tuesday night against Colorado. Self, who has won two national championships with the Jayhawks, was hospitalized as a precautionary measure. He received IV fluids after feeling “under the weather,” ESPN noted. Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized Monday out of caution and did not travel with the team to Colorado, the school announced. https://t.co/yPPC3vYPH5 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 20, 2026 ESPN shared further: The school’s statement Monday night said Self was feeling better. It was not immediately clear if he would attempt to travel for the game or if an assistant would run the bench for the 19th-ranked Jayhawks. Self, 63, has had multiple health scares in recent years. In 2023, he missed the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments after being hospitalized because of chest tightness and balance concerns. He underwent a heart catheterization and had two stents placed for the treatment of blocked arteries. In July, Self was admitted to a hospital after feeling unwell and experiencing “some concerning symptoms,” per the school. He underwent a procedure to have two stents inserted and was released two days later. Self, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017, has been the coach at Kansas since 2003, winning two national championships and reaching four Final Fours. He led the Jayhawks to an NCAA-record 14 consecutive Big 12 regular-season championships from 2004 to 2018. “I’m feeling much better and I want to thank the well-wishers and the great team at LMH Health,” Self said in a statement, according to The New York Times. “I’ll be sitting out tonight’s game, and as I’ve said before, we have an elite coaching staff at KU, and I know our players are in good hands in Boulder,” he added. The Jayhawks defeated the Buffaloes 75-69, winning its third consecutive game. Night Shift W #RockChalk x @meritrustcu pic.twitter.com/SQXztCQUj2 — Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) January 21, 2026 More from The New York Times: Self and KU agreed to a new “lifetime” contract in 2023, putting him on a five-year rolling term and making him the highest-paid coach in college basketball. Now in his 23rd season at Kansas, Self is tied for the second-longest-tenured coach at the power-conference level behind only Michigan State’s Tom Izzo. His 637 wins at the most in KU history, and Kansas has never missed the NCAA Tournament under his watch. Kansas (13-5) climbed to No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll Monday after consecutive wins over Iowa State and Baylor. After Colorado, the Jayhawks will travel to in-state rival Kansas State on Saturday before they host No. 13 BYU one week later at Allen Fieldhouse.

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The Seoul Central District Court sentenced South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for his involvement in the martial law declaration imposed by ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol in December 2024.