Overview
- On MS NOW, Chris Hayes warned the United States is "sounding and maybe acting now like an Axis power" as the post–World War II order shows strain.
- President Trump has intensified efforts to acquire Greenland, arguing national security requires U.S. control after initially refusing to rule out the use of force.
- At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said he does not intend to use force while maintaining that Washington must control the island.
- Denmark and Greenland announced increased Danish exercises and an expanded military presence in and around Greenland in coordination with NATO partners.
- Several European nations have sent personnel, Denmark cautioned that an attack on Greenland could all but end NATO, and Trump threatened 10% tariffs on multiple European countries beginning in February.