TRUMP100 Is Trump about to bring down NATO?
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Jan 20, 2026 Tensions rise as a tariff threat looms over eight countries for opposing Trump's Greenland ambitions. Leaked messages from Norway's PM raise eyebrows, while allies worry about a potential NATO breakdown. The proposal for a $1 billion 'Board of Peace' in Gaza garners attention, inviting controversial figures like Putin. Amid concerns of sovereignty and U.S. troop readiness, the podcast delves into Trump's motives, legacy plays, and the implications of an unconventional global governance structure. Can peace really be brokered in such a chaotic landscape?
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Transatlantic Trust Is Fraying
- The Greenland episode shows a deepening transatlantic crisis and eroding trust in the US alliance role.
- James Matthews argues Trump's actions put NATO and long-standing security ties squarely on the table.
Tariffs As Diplomacy
- Trump threatened 10% then 25% tariffs on eight European countries if Greenland wasn't sold to the US.
- The tariff threats escalate a diplomatic spat into potential economic punishment of NATO allies.
Danish Delegation's Washington Visit
- Danish and Greenland foreign ministers flew to Washington to seek clarification after Trump's renewed insistence on owning Greenland.
- James Matthews and Mark Stone describe a meeting where J.D. Vance's presence raised alarm but produced talk of compromise before Trump overruled it.