THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Rage at Canada Just Got Worse—and Putin Is Quietly Celebrating
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Feb 11, 2025 International relations professor Nicholas Grossman joins to discuss Trump's alarming ambitions regarding Canada, suggesting a push to make it a "51st state." He highlights how Trump's threats, particularly tariffs, please Putin by creating rifts in NATO. The conversation underscores the implications of Trump's foreign policy choices, revealing how they not only strain U.S.-Canada relations but also position authoritarian regimes for strategic advantage. Grossman connects these moves to a broader reshaping of international order, raising concerns over global alliances.
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Trump's Threats Damage US-Canada Relations
- Trump's threats towards Canada, even if not serious about annexation, are damaging.
- These threats undermine the trust and benefits of the US-Canada relationship.
Putin's Glee at Western Disunity
- Putin celebrates Trump's actions because they weaken the Western alliance.
- Russia's primary goal is to disrupt this alliance, and Trump's threats help achieve that.
The Ironic Weakening of the US
- Putin's praise of Trump's tariffs ironically reveals their weakening effect on the US.
- While appearing strong, these actions actually diminish US power.