Guy Benson Show BENSON BYTE: KT McFarland Discusses Trump's Announced Deal Surrounding Greenland
Jan 21, 2026
KT McFarland, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, shares her insights on the strategic significance of Greenland in the context of missile defense. She discusses Trump's recent announcement regarding a potential deal, highlighting the concept of a 'golden dome' for national security. McFarland also reflects on Trump's impactful speech at Davos, emphasizing American priorities. With a detailed explanation of land-based and space-based missile defense systems, she explains why Greenland is crucial for thwarting threats from China and Russia.
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Greenland Framed As Negotiated Security Move
- KT McFarland says President Trump used his Davos speech to frame Greenland as a national-security negotiation, not a seizure.
- She highlights Trump explicitly ruled out excessive force and signaled a deal framework was already far along.
Golden Dome Is Modern SDI Revival
- McFarland connects Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile-defense idea to Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative origins.
- She argues a layered, space-and-land-based shield could detect and destroy missiles early to protect North America and Europe.
Greenland's Geographic Role In Missile Defense
- McFarland asserts Greenland is geographically essential for early intercepts before missiles reach apogee.
- She says basing parts of a defense system there lets the U.S. shoot down threats well before they approach population centers.