2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Uproar in Europe as Trump Turns Up the Heat on Greenland Ahead of Davos Speech
Jan 21, 2026
This discussion features Tim Rice, a political commentator at The Daily Wire, Michael LaRosa, a former Biden aide, and David Bahnsen, investor and author. They delve into Trump's controversial Greenland ambitions and the broader implications for U.S.-Europe relations. David shares insights on market volatility linked to tariffs and trade tensions, while the panel forecasts the upcoming Davos meeting. They also explore political fallout from Minnesota's subpoena situation and debate Europe's strategic stance towards Russia and China, all underscored by the ongoing turmoil in American politics.
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U.S. Sees Europe As Needing A Reset
- The Trump administration treats Europe as outdated and insists the U.S. must reshape their economic and security approaches.
- That worldview frames aggressive moves like the Greenland push as part of a broader strategy to modernize alliances.
Greenland Became A Foreign-Policy Focus
- Tim Rice notes Trump turned a joke into a foreign policy centerpiece and doubled down instead of backing off.
- Recent perceived foreign-policy wins have emboldened the administration to pursue riskier initiatives.
Markets React To Geopolitical Tariff Threats
- The markets sold off sharply amid tariff threats and geopolitical friction tied to the Greenland episode.
- The president responded by asserting strong economic performance despite market volatility.