PBS News Hour - Full Show January 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 21, 2026
Robin Niblett, former director of Chatham House, shares insights on European unity and NATO's long-term strategies amidst President Trump's Greenland takeover threats. Becky Wallazen highlights the dire conditions for migrant families in detention, revealing alarming issues surrounding food and medical care. Ilya Shapiro discusses executive power and the implications of separation of powers in the current political landscape. The conversation navigates critical global issues including Gaza's humanitarian crisis and immigration policies.
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Greenland Rhetoric Strains Alliances
- President Trump's Greenland rhetoric has strained transatlantic relations and made Davos unusually tense.
- European leaders view compromising Greenland's sovereignty as non-negotiable and seek a holding pattern rather than immediate retaliation.
Europe Chooses Patience Over Tariffs
- Europe prefers a holding pattern to immediate trade retaliation while awaiting clarity from the U.S. at Davos.
- They may delay ratifying prior trade agreements as leverage without triggering a full reciprocal tariff war.
Europe Turns Tension Into Defense Investment
- European governments are investing more in defense and Arctic capabilities to reduce reliance on a volatile U.S. administration.
- They aim to turn current tensions into long-term strengthening of NATO and their own security commitments.
