The Rest Is Politics: US 148. Greenland, Rogan, and The Dawn of Putin’s America
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Jan 19, 2026 
Madeline Dean, a U.S. House member from Pennsylvania and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, shares insights from her recent delegation to Denmark and Greenland. She discusses the implications of Trump's rhetoric on Greenland and emphasizes the importance of NATO relationships. Dean raises concerns about how public sentiments towards ICE tactics may influence political dynamics. Additionally, she highlights the Greenlandic perspective on security and the need for Congress to counterbalance presidential impulses, stressing the importance of international trust.
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Greenland Threat Risks Rupturing Alliances
- Trump's Greenland gambit risks a real rupture between the US and European allies and alarms NATO partners.
- The move reads as ego-driven brinkmanship rather than disciplined strategy, according to Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci.
Europe's Dilemma: Retaliate Or Preserve Security
- Europe must weigh tough responses against deep security interdependence with the US, like access to bases and intelligence.
- Leaders debate retaliation but fear systemic damage from a full break with America.
Wait Out The Disruption, Build Defenses
- European leaders should exercise restraint and wait out Trump's term while preparing stronger self-defense capabilities.
- Build long-term commitment to European security rather than opting for immediate thermonuclear retaliation.