On January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump shared an altered image depicting a map with Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as U.S. territories. The image, posted on his social media platform, was a doctored version of a photo from August 2025, when Trump met with European leaders to discuss the Ukraine war. This post followed heightened tensions between the U.S. and its European allies regarding Trump’s desire to control Greenland, leading to potential sanctions. Furthermore, it comes after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Donald Trump’s message to European leaders, in which he lamented not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and connected it to his Greenland demands, is a revealing example of his worldview. The message reflects his strongman approach, potentially pushing allies towards China and drawing parallels to Putin’s behavior in Ukraine. Analysis of the message highlights Trump’s focus on personal recognition and how it impacts his foreign policy decisions. This incident underscores the importance of the Bulwark+ Takes series for in-depth analysis of key political moments.
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While promising economic relief, Trump’s 2024 campaign primarily centered on racist rhetoric and policies, focusing on the dehumanization of immigrants. This included spreading false narratives and making promises of mass deportations, which he actively pursued in his second term. His administration then weaponized the government, deploying federal agents to target marginalized communities, leading to tragic consequences and widespread protests. These actions have emboldened open displays of bigotry, with government officials even sharing white nationalist ideologies.
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President Donald Trump shared text messages on Truth Social purportedly from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, amidst his continued push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. The Macron text discussed Syria and Iran, while Rutte’s message praised Trump’s actions in Syria and pledged to help find a solution for Greenland. Trump doubled down on his Greenland stance, questioning Denmark’s ability to protect the territory, and criticizing the U.K.’s decision to transfer Diego Garcia to Mauritius, citing both as reasons for needing to acquire Greenland. Trump also shared AI-generated images, one depicting him planting an American flag in Greenland and another showing a map of the Western Hemisphere with Greenland as U.S. territory.
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The Secret Handshake erected a ten-foot-tall mockup of a birthday message purportedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein on the National Mall. This installation, timed to coincide with Epstein’s birthday and the anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration, aims to highlight Trump’s past ties to the convicted sex offender. The artwork, which encourages public interaction, follows similar installations last year and the ongoing release of Epstein files. This comes as lawmakers from both parties push for the complete release of these files, despite Trump’s efforts to prevent further information from coming out.
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Despite a consistent pattern of problematic behavior, many Trump supporters remain steadfast, clinging to their beliefs to avoid admitting fault. However, recent polling indicates a subtle shift, with a small but significant number of Republicans quietly distancing themselves from the party and its associations. This trend, marked by a decline in Republican self-identification, suggests that embarrassment may be a factor in some voters’ decisions. Though not a complete solution, this quiet departure could translate to lower turnout and reduced support for the Republican party. Trump’s attempts to demonize the left may be an effort to counteract this trend and re-engage these voters, though it remains to be seen if this strategy will be effective.
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President Trump reiterated his desire for the US to acquire Greenland, emphasizing its importance for national security. He asserted that Denmark’s historical claim based on past exploration was insufficient, and the US needed Greenland for strategic purposes. Trump also shared an AI-generated image depicting the US flag planted in Greenland, while also mentioning his discussions with NATO and announcing potential tariffs on European allies who opposed the plan. Additionally, Trump revealed private messages from French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed confusion over the Greenland strategy. Trump stated that the UK and other European nations would be charged a tariff until a deal was reached to purchase Greenland.
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In 2025, job applications from US academics to Hong Kong saw a significant surge, increasing by 55%, coinciding with a period of political tension. This rise occurred as the Trump administration targeted US universities, reducing federal research funding and revoking foreign student visas. Other English and Chinese-language markets also saw increases, with the UK, Australia, and Ireland experiencing notable growth in applications as well. Hong Kong universities welcomed affected international students, offering expedited enrollment processes, a response that further contributed to the influx.
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China’s foreign ministry has criticized President Trump’s threat of sanctions against European countries that might oppose U.S. control of Greenland. The ministry’s statement came in response to Trump’s stated goal of acquiring Greenland. This move underscores the existing tensions between China and the U.S. and highlights China’s stance on international relations and sovereignty.
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John Q. Hosedrinker