The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump makes a fool of himself on world stage; pretends to solve crisis of his own making
Jan 22, 2026
Madeleine Dean, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sheds light on America's diplomatic relations during a chaotic Trump speech at the World Economic Forum. She discusses the reactions from Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing their concerns about trust and betrayal. Dean highlights the geopolitical implications of Trump's blunders, particularly his repeated mix-up of Greenland and Iceland. The conversation reveals how Trump's missteps impact international perception of the U.S.
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Davos Speech Damaged U.S. Credibility
- Jen Psaki highlights Trump's Davos speech as a rambling, internationally damaging performance that revealed ignorance and vanity.
- His repeated Iceland/Greenland mix-up and dictator remark eroded U.S. credibility with allies.
Crisis Creation Then Face-Saving Backtrack
- Psaki frames Trump's tariff threats and later backtrack as creating crises he then pretends to solve.
- His vague "concept of a deal" and talk of "excessive strength and force" looked like face-saving theatrics, not policy.
Allies Express Fear And Devastation
- Madeline Dean recounts meetings in Copenhagen with Danish and Greenlandic leaders who felt devastated and disrespected by Trump's remarks.
- Greenlandic MPs said children are now afraid and sleepless because they fear American actions.
