Here & Now Anytime MAGA in Europe: Make America Go Away
Jan 20, 2026
Liana Fix, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses Europe's concerns over Trump's relentless push for Greenland and potential U.S. trade retaliation. Matt Sepic from Minnesota Public Radio reveals the misleading nature of DHS's claims about immigration arrests, shedding light on the impact on American citizens. Historian Julian Zelizer examines Trump's expansion of presidential power, comparing him to Nixon and highlighting the risks of federal overreach as it pertains to immigration and economic policies.
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Greenland Signals Broader European Alarm
- European leaders see Trump's Greenland push as a test of territorial ambition, not just negotiation leverage.
- Liana Fix says Europe may shift from appeasement to deterrence if the issue persists.
Europe's 'Trade Bazooka' As Deterrent
- Europe is preparing economic retaliation tools originally designed for China to warn the U.S. to back off.
- Liana Fix predicts economic measures are likeliest because military confrontation with the U.S. is unimaginable.
Use Economic Tools, Not Military Threats
- If European leaders want to deter U.S. overreach, prioritize credible economic responses over military options.
- Liana Fix advises that economic measures are the realistic lever given Europe's reliance on U.S. security.