Daily Show's Ronnie Chieng mocks administration's interest in Greenland

On January 8, 2026, Daily Show host Ronnie Chieng used part of the Wednesday episode to react to the administration's stance on Greenland after reports that the territory was on Donald Trump's "shopping list".

"The point is, we need Greenland," Chieng said. "Why? For their freedom, or their oil, or for national defe— look, I don't remember what excuse we're using." He then showed a clip of Rep. Andy Ogles describing the U.S. as the "dominant predator in the Western hemisphere," and added, "Yes, Trump is the dominant predator in the Western hemisphere. At least now that Jeffrey Epstein is dead."

The segment framed its remarks as a reaction to the administration's stance on Denmark's territory; the report focuses on the show's commentary rather than on any specific policy developments.

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