Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — January 20
Jan 20, 2026
Rasmus Jarlov, a Danish MP and chairman of Denmark's Defense Committee, offers insights on Greenland's sovereignty amid rising tensions with President Trump. He discusses Denmark's firm stance against U.S. pressure and the implications for Arctic defense. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley delves into the significant expansion of executive power under Trump, highlighting historical contexts and the potential impacts on future presidencies. The conversation weaves through geopolitics, trade, and local reactions in Greenland.
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Press Conference Mixed Wins And Risks
- President Trump used a lengthy White House news conference to both tout achievements and acknowledge messaging problems.
- The event mixed economic claims with aggressive foreign-policy stances that unsettled markets and allies.
Tariff Threats Risk A Trade War
- Christine Romans warned that renewed tariff threats could escalate into a trade war with reciprocal European retaliation.
- Markets reacted negatively to a 10% tariff announcement tied to Greenland, showing sensitivity to geopolitical trade leverage.
Greenlanders' Strong Rejection On The Ground
- Ellison Barber reported Greenlanders overwhelmingly reject becoming part of the United States and reacted with anger to the idea.
- She cited polling and on-the-ground voices saying 'Greenland is not for sale' and 'we do not want to be Americans.'