All In with Chris Hayes Trump’s Greenland obsession intensifies as White House floats military action
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Jan 7, 2026 
Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Representative and expert in constitutional law, discusses Trump’s perilous embrace of mob politics and its implications for democracy. He emphasizes the connection between Trump’s actions and violence while sharing documentary evidence from the January 6th inquiry. Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, warns about Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland, arguing they risk geopolitical stability and could lead to global conflict. Together, they explore the unsettling intersections of domestic and international crises.
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Unchecked Grabs Drive Trump's Actions
- Chris Hayes frames January 6th and the Venezuela raid as the same logic: Trump takes what he wants when he can get away with it.
- Stopping him requires broad, sustained pressure from institutions, courts, media, and political actors.
Use Institutional Pressure To Check Power
- Apply broad, nonviolent pressure across institutions to restrain executive overreach.
- Use courts, media, political opposition, and public mobilization to block illegal adventures.
Venezuela Raid As Smash-And-Grab
- The Venezuela operation is portrayed as a transactional smash-and-grab for oil benefiting Trump and oil companies.
- Jamie Raskin and Chris Hayes stress the operation lacks any moral or national-interest pretense.
