Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Donald Trump has bulldozed his way into 2026. Now, he has put the acquisition of Greenland at the top of his new year’s wishlist, sending the Europeans into panic and jeopardising trans-Atlantic relations even further.
Why does Trump want Greenland? What would such a prospect mean for Europe on the world stage? And how are Trump’s actions abroad tied to the crisis at home, where the ICE murder of Renee Good has sparked an explosive movement.
In this episode of our Marxist current affairs podcast, Against the Stream, Jorge Martín and Hamid Alizadeh discuss these questions and more, highlighting the underlying capitalist crisis that is driving all of these disasters.
New episodes of Against the Stream air every Thursday at 6pm GMT on YouTube.
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American imperialism increases pressure to take over Greenland
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Europe condemns Trump’s ‘new colonialism’ as Greenland crisis grows
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 Intro
01:34 Minneapolis organise against ICE
16:43 Trump's war against Europe
51:25 Viewers' question: Why do you have a Mac?
🌐 LINKS 🌐
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📱 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-stream/id1777793987
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
Donald Trump has bulldozed his way into 2026. Now, he has put the acquisition of Greenland at the top of his new year’s wishlist, sending the Europeans into panic and jeopardising trans-Atlantic relations even further.
Why does Trump want Greenland? What would such a prospect mean for Europe on the world stage? And how are Trump’s actions abroad tied to the crisis at home, where the ICE murder of Renee Good has sparked an explosive movement.
In this episode of our Marxist current affairs podcast, Against the Stream, Jorge Martín and Hamid Alizadeh discuss these questions and more, highlighting the underlying capitalist crisis that is driving all of these disasters.
New episodes of Against the Stream air every Thursday at 6pm GMT on YouTube.
📖 RECOMENDED READING 📖
United States: anti-ICE rage surges in Minnesota — prepare for a general strike!
marxist.com/united-states-anti-ice-rage-surges-in-minnesota-prepare-for-a-general-strike.htm
American imperialism increases pressure to take over Greenland
marxist.com/american-imperialism-increases-pressure-to-take-over-greenland.htm
Europe condemns Trump’s ‘new colonialism’ as Greenland crisis grows
theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/20/trump-tariffs-over-greenland-are-an-error-says-ursula-von-der-leyen
Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
ft.com/content/a675b8af-46b7-4f93-a616-41f0a002c22e
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 Intro
01:34 Minneapolis organise against ICE
16:43 Trump's war against Europe
51:25 Viewers' question: Why do you have a Mac?
🌐 LINKS 🌐
✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist International: marxist.com/join-us.htm
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/68nGNHz5lB8UZXICGIDMva?si=682ef70551644443
📱 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-stream/id1777793987
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/revcomintern
💬 Twitter: https://x.com/revcomintern/
ℹ️ DISCLAIMER ℹ️
This video is intended solely for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. It examines historical and contemporary political ideologies, events, and terminology — including controversial or sensitive topics — with the aim of fostering critical thinking and public understanding. This content does not promote, endorse, or glorify violence, right-wing extremism, terrorism, hate speech, or discriminatory ideologies. Any references to such topics are made in the context of analysis, journalism, or historical documentation. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of some discussed topics. All commentary is protected under fair use for educational and journalistic purposes in accordance with YouTube's community guidelines and policies.
