Sunday, January 18, 2026

‘Dumbest. Idea. Ever.’: Fmr. Amb. Blasts Trump’s Latest ‘Vanity Project’ in Acquiring Greenland

Jan 17, 2026 | President Trump announced new tariffs of 10% on several European nations over their opposition to the U.S. acquiring Greenland. Those tariffs, Trump says, will go up to 25% in June if a deal isn’t reached for the “Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” Former Ambassador to Russia and MS NOW International Affairs Analyst Michael McFaul joins Alex Witt to share his reaction to the latest developments.