On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Has Trump's erratic behavior gone too far?
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Jan 22, 2026 
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Advisor, shares insights on Trump's detrimental fixation on Greenland and its impact on NATO. He argues Trump's erratic behavior undermines American credibility globally. Peter Goodman highlights the disbelief at the World Economic Forum regarding U.S. reliability and how market dynamics affect Trump's decisions. Ilya Somin discusses the implications of Trump's actions under the 25th Amendment, calling them illegal and a basis for impeachment. The conversation raises critical questions about presidential fitness and the rule of law.
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Greenland Remarks Hurt Transatlantic Trust
- President Trump's Greenland remarks mixed threats, fantasy, and factual errors that damaged U.S.-European credibility.
- His comments risk undermining NATO by portraying the U.S. as an unreliable, transactional ally.
Confused, Contradictory Davos Remarks
- Trump repeatedly said he wouldn't use force but then justified his demands with historical inaccuracies about U.S. possession of Greenland.
- He also called Greenland "a big, beautiful piece of ice" and confused it with Iceland multiple times.
Bolton: Damage Was Real But Avoidable
- John Bolton called Trump's Greenland episode unnecessary and damaging but noted tactical reversals reduced immediate risk.
- Bolton argued Trump's style erodes alliances by treating allies as transactional rather than strategic partners.
