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Europe stands firm against Trump's push for Greenland

Season 2026 Episode 19 | 10m 05s

President Trump ramped up the pressure, threatening new tariffs on NATO allies if they don't allow the U.S. to acquire Greenland. European leaders met to coordinate a response as they work to resolve the crisis sparked by Trump. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Charles Kupchan, the senior director for European affairs on the National Security Council during the Obama administration.

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