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Saturday Afternoon News Updates as Trump Threatens Allies + Greenland Protests USA — 1/17/26
Here’s a wrapup of the major developments so far today as protests erupt abroad, allies draw red lines, and the Trump White House escalates threats at home and overseas.
By Ben Meiselas
The largest protest in Greenland’s history unfolded today in Nuuk, and the message could not have been clearer. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to reject Donald Trump’s threats to seize their land. In a country of roughly 55,000 to 60,000 residents, the turnout amounted to an extraordinary show of unity. Greenland’s premier arrived at the demonstration as crowds filled the city, and solidarity rallies followed in Copenhagen, including outside City Hall.
As Greenlanders protested, Trump did what he has increasingly done when faced with resistance. He lashed out. The president posted a series of social media attacks aimed at Greenland and at the countries supporting its sovereignty, singling out Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. These are the same nations that have offered military support to deter a U.S. invasion of Greenland. Trump’s response was to threaten tariffs, starting immediately on February 1 and escalating to as high as 25 percent by June, unless those countries “allow” the United States to take Greenland.
Trump asserted that tariffs would remain in place “until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland.” He falsely claimed that the United States has been trying to buy Greenland for more than 150 years and suggested that modern weapons systems, including his so-called “Golden Dome,” require Greenland’s territory to function properly.
He wrote: “We have subsidized Denmark and all of the countries of the European Union and others for many years by not charging them tariffs or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back. World peace is at stake. China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it.”
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It’s completely unhinged. The United States has not been “subsidizing” Denmark for centuries, and the modern security framework governing Greenland is rooted in post–World War II agreements, including a 1950 treaty among the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. Trump’s claim that there is “not a thing” Denmark can do if China or Russia were to attack Greenland ignores the most basic fact of transatlantic security: NATO. Under Article Five, an attack on one member is an attack on all. That obligation applies to Greenland, and it is precisely why allied forces have moved to reinforce the region.
Greenland has made its position clear. It is open to cooperation with the United States, including the presence of U.S. military bases and discussions around resources. The United States once operated 17 bases there and later chose to close most of them. What Greenland has rejected is conquest. Trump, however, continued to mock the country, claiming it had “two dog sleds as protection,” a comment that further inflamed outrage.
In reality, Greenland is currently defended not only by Denmark but by special forces from Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, and other allied nations. Canada’s prime minister made the stakes explicit today, stating that if Trump were to invade Greenland, NATO’s Article Five would apply and Canada would treat it as a direct attack. That means war between the United States and its closest allies, triggered by Trump’s obsession with territorial acquisition.
Trump’s escalation did not stop there. He also attacked the Wall Street Journal, threatening to sue JPMorgan Chase over its decision to stop banking him after January 6 and falsely claiming that he had been vindicated by the insurrection. He ranted about supposed job offers to Jamie Dimon that never happened, all while presenting himself as a victim.
At the same time, the regime continues to bury critical accountability issues at home. The MeidasTouch Network broke a major story yesterday revealing that the Trump Justice Department is now arguing in federal court that the Epstein Files Transparency Act cannot be enforced by any judge. According to the administration’s position, because the law does not explicitly provide a private right of action, courts are powerless to compel the release of the Epstein files. In practical terms, the Trump regime is asserting that no court can force it to comply with the law, effectively placing itself beyond judicial oversight. They want to hide the Epstein Files. Forever.
Domestically, Trump is also escalating federal force against American cities. He has claimed authority to send troops into Minneapolis and Saint Paul amid protests against ICE operations. Those operations have already involved heavily armed federal agents terrorizing communities, deploying chemical agents, and targeting peaceful protesters. Now, the White House is openly floating the use of military force against Americans exercising their constitutional rights.
All of this is happening as Trump continues to align himself with authoritarian figures abroad. In Venezuela, the administration is propping up Delcy Rodríguez and engaging with hardline enforcers from the Maduro regime while sidelining pro-democracy leaders. Reports show U.S. intelligence officials meeting with regime figures as Trump’s allies profit from oil deals routed through foreign bank accounts. Over the past week alone, Trump has issued pardons and clemency to a string of convicted fraudsters who donated to him, a pattern that reinforces the pay-to-play culture now defining his presidency.
The people of Greenland, meanwhile, spoke with clarity and dignity. One protester said they welcomed allies for protection but remained frightened because “we are living in a world where we come to expect anything.” Another explained the core demand simply: “We are still people, real people living here. And we want to be respected for that.”
That respect is exactly what Trump has refused to offer, whether to Greenlanders asserting their sovereignty, to allies defending international law, or to Americans demanding accountability and basic rights. As of this Saturday afternoon, the situation is growing more dangerous by the hour, not because of foreign aggression, but because of a president willing to threaten war, economic retaliation, and military force to satisfy his own impulses.
Watch my report of the today’s news above. Thanks to everyone for liking, sharing, and subscribing.
JUST A FEW COMMENTS AMONG MANY:
I support the people of Greenland. I just wrote to my Senators and Congressman to impeach Trump. Told them to grow balls and start using their voices against the bully Trump.
Unfortunately their balls have become internal organs.
Or castrated
GOP congressman splits with Trump over Greenland, calls it 'buffoonery'
Kathryn Palmer
It only takes 3 Republican House members to stop this cold.
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Saturday slammed President Trump’s new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and European allies, saying the tariffs will hurt the U.S. and divide NATO if the president takes Greenland by military force.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5694271-tillis-murkowski-trump-tariffs-greenland/
Medically speaking (as a retired physician), I believe Trump has a dark triad personality disorder, along with cognitive impairment. There is method to his madness, but it is an angry, evil, completely self-centered and self-interested method. He does not seem to care about any Americans other than himself.
Ooh, I had to look up the dark triad personality disorder that you mentioned but it fits scarily well! Thank you for your insight :)
And I think you are right, everything he does is about enriching HIMSELF. He doesn't care about anyone else.
Yeah, it's simpler than that. He is a SADIST.
Well, not quite true. As an Aussie, I can say that we are extremely WARY of the USA right now, no-one I know wants to visit and any of our deals/pacts etc that we have agreed to in the past couple of years, a lot of us are wishing we hadn't agreed to them. We LOVE the American people though.....just not Trump and his nasty henchmen and women.
I can guarantee that if needed, we would send troops to Greenland to help support them against any invasion by the US. Never thought I would write that as we have stood shoulder to shoulder with America for a very long time, but we are slowly backing away, in the way that you would when facing an unpredictable wild animal.
Thank you for covering international news. Protests in Greenland and Copenhagen do not seem to be getting much coverage in the United States as in Europe, eg from France 24: “Trump's threats came as thousands of people protested in the capital of Greenland against his wish to acquire the mineral-rich island at the gateway to the Arctic.
“Thousands more protested in Copenhagen and other Danish cities.”
Millions and millions of registered Democrats stayed home on America's last-ever presidential election day. Was it because they were washing their hair, Gaza, or maybe the female POC they just weren't ready for, but would never admit to, not even to themselves? In any case, you guys blew your last best chance to save your country and now you have to live with it, while we in Canada get to bear witness to your nation's complete self-immolation from just a short drive over the border. Well done.
DEMENTIA!
DAFFY DON couldn't run a casino - DAVID CAY JOHNSTON wrote 2 well researched books about the FLUNKIE!
U.S. Banks wouldn't lend to him, so RUSSIAN OLIGARCHS paid inflated prices for his properties to BAIL OUT this business failure. (BANKS helped with money laundering.)
The ORANGE TURD invaded VENEZUELA for OIL when there's a GLUT OF OIL on the Global maarket & the price is depressed - Great timing! That's why OIL COMPANIES won't rush & Daffy Don wants U.S. TAXPAYERS to fund his disaster....VENEZUELAN oil is a poor grade that requires more expensive processing - KOCH has refineries that can do it - coincidence?
No accounting for the $$$ from OIL TANKER SALES?
A Great Businessman? 26 Of Donald Trump’s Biggest Business Failures (So Far)
Table of Contents
1. Trump University (2004-2010)
2. Trump: The Game (1989, 2005)
3. Trump Vodka (2006-2011)
4. Trump Airlines (1989-1992)
5. Trump Steaks (2007)
6. GoTrump.com (2006-2007)
7. Trump Mortgages (2006-2007)
8. Trump Ice (2004-2010)
9. Trump Magazine (2007-2009)
10. Trump Tower Tampa (2006-2007)
11. Trump SoHo Hotel (2008-2017)
12. Trump Taj Mahal (1990-2016)
13. Trump Marina (originally Trump’s Castle)
14. Trump’s World Fair at Trump Plaza
15. Trump Baku Hotel (Never opened)
16. Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino (1984-2014)
17. Trump International Hotel and Tower Dubai (Never realized)
18. Trump International Hotel and Tower New Orleans (Never realized)
19. Trump Tower Palm Beach (Never realized)
20. Trump Tower Charlotte (Never realized)
21. Trump Institute
22. Professional Football and Social Media Forays
23. Trump Foundation (Fraudulent Charity) (1988-2018)
24. Trump Winery (2011-)
25. Trump Cologne (2004-2015)
26. Truth Social
Is Marriage A Business?
Trump: A Lesson Learned
In Conclusion
https://chachingqueen.com/donald-trump-failed-businesses/
The list does not include the crap he sells online and never delivers. Who ya gonna complain to?
Where is the $$$ supposed to come from to fund BONE SPURS' WARS?
The DEBT/DEFICIT is approaching $70 TRILLION & BIG BEAUTIFUL DISASTER will explode that.
During his FIRST REIGN OF INCOMPETENCE, there were ADULTS in the room - not any more.
They don't even bother to tell him that DRUG PRICES can't be 1,000% cheaper.
To THE WORLD: TELL THEM WE'RE SORRY!
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