PoliticsJOE Podcast What the media are missing in Trump's Greenland deal | Scott Lucas interview
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Jan 22, 2026 
In this discussion, Scott Lucas, an academic and political commentator with a keen focus on US foreign policy, breaks down Trump's controversial interest in acquiring Greenland. He critiques the media's narrow focus on Trump while highlighting the real players influencing policy. Lucas elaborates on the strategic implications of Greenland for US-European relations and warns of internal divisions, as well as potential threats to NATO. He also touches on the economic consequences and UK political ramifications of this unfolding situation.
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Dominance Over Detailed Strategy
- The Trump administration seeks dominance rather than detailed plans when it escalates foreign grabs like Greenland.
- Scott Lucas argues the administration often lacks realistic methods to convert ambition into policy or control.
Greenland As A Geopolitical Wedge
- Greenland is a wedge to weaken European cohesion and project US dominance, not just an isolated territorial idea.
- Lucas links advisers like J.D. Vance and Stephen Miller to a broader strategy to undermine the EU and promote nationalist governments.
Personal Take On Trump's Condition
- Scott Lucas shares a personal observation about Trump's changing grip on reality with age and health.
- He links this to Trump's tendency to make his own narratives feel real rather than strategic posturing.