The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: Trump Is Humiliating Us
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Jan 19, 2026 
In this insightful discussion, political analyst Bill Kristol shares his sharp critiques of Trump's bizarre claims about purchasing Greenland, labeling them farcical and potentially dangerous. He discusses the implications of Trump's foreign policy on NATO and Europe, and the infantilizing tone of his obsession with the Nobel Prize. Kristol also highlights concerns over ICE's facial recognition tactics and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring message of hope amid today's political challenges.
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Greenland Gambit Is Farce With Real Damage
- Bill Kristol argues Trump's Greenland push is farcical yet geopolitically damaging to U.S. alliances.
- The stunt risks driving Europe closer to China and undermining NATO credibility.
Use Leverage To Check Executive Excess
- Kristol urges Republican senators to use procedural leverage to block funding unless restraints on Trump are attached.
- He recommends demanding a War Powers resolution and tariff limits as bargaining conditions.
Posturing Over Greenland, Neglecting Ukraine
- Kristol and Tim note Trump's disengagement from Ukraine while posturing about other conflicts.
- That contradiction signals a foreign policy that rewards authoritarian actors and abandons allies.