The MeidasTouch Podcast Furious World Leaders Give Final Warning to Trump
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Jan 5, 2026 World leaders are in an uproar over Trump's aggressive suggestions to invade Greenland and Latin American countries for resources. Denmark's Prime Minister demands respect while Nordic nations unite to defend Greenland's sovereignty. Mexico invokes UN law in condemnation, and Canada expresses deep concern about rising tensions. Colombia's president criticizes Latino Trump supporters over U.S. intervention in the region. The Pope highlights the historical context of U.S. actions towards Venezuela, echoing calls for independence and diplomacy.
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Allies Reject Threats To Sovereignty
- World leaders strongly rejected Donald Trump's public talk of annexing Greenland and other neighbors as unacceptable and disrespectful.
- Ben Meiselas highlights that allies emphasize sovereignty, NATO protections, and refusal to be treated as objects of conquest.
Nordic Solidarity Over Greenland
- Nordic countries uniformly affirmed Denmark and Greenland's right to decide their future without U.S. interference.
- Ben Meiselas reports Nordic leaders stressed solidarity and legal protections under the Kingdom of Denmark.
Latin America Pushes Back Hard
- Latin American leaders condemned Trump's threats to invade Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela as violations of the UN Charter.
- Ben Meiselas notes regional leaders framed Trump’s comments as imperialist and a direct attack on sovereignty.