Furious World Leaders Freeze Out Trump after NATO Disaster

9 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 14 chapters

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The episode argues that at a NATO summit, world leaders publicly and practically rebuffed Donald Trump, especially after his Greenland and alliance comments. It claims European and Canadian leaders chose non-U.S. defense contractors, citing NATO’s planned AWACS deal with Saab-Bombardier instead of Boeing E-3 Sentries, and it criticizes Trump’s push for F-35 sales to Turkey despite prior sanctions. It highlights Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen saying Denmark would defend “every inch” of NATO and Greenland and that Greenland is not for sale; Spain’s Pedro Sánchez stressing Spain’s reliability and NATO commitments; Finland’s Alexander Stubb expressing solidarity; Italy’s Giorgia Meloni reiterating no participation in attacks on Iran; Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson announcing Gripen E deals for Ukraine. Notable examples include Trump’s reported remarks about Spain and Greenland, and a claim that leaders “barely speak” to him. No guests are interviewed; the host cites officials and media clips.

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World Leaders' Reactions to Trump at NATO

0:00 to 0:30

Learn how world leaders expressed their feelings about Donald Trump during NATO discussions.

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World Leaders' Reactions to Trump at NATO

1:03 to 2:28

Learn how world leaders expressed their feelings about Donald Trump during NATO discussions.

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World Leaders' Reactions to Trump at NATO

3:09 to 4:30

Learn how world leaders expressed their feelings about Donald Trump during NATO discussions.

“World leaders delivered powerful responses to Donald Trump at the NATO summit as Donald Trump scurried off and went on the old Air Force One instead of the Qatari Air Force One.”

Trump's Military Deals and Global Perception

4:30 to 5:35

Understand the implications of Trump's defense contracts and their reception abroad.

“Trump was the one who imposed the sanctions on Turkey.”

Denmark's Stance on Defense and Greenland

5:35 to 7:50

Hear Denmark's Prime Minister discuss military readiness and the sovereignty of Greenland.

“We're going to just divert your money for our own catastrophic and unlawful wars.”

Solidarity Among Allies at NATO

7:50 to 9:55

Explore the expressions of solidarity from various allies regarding Denmark's defense concerns.

“Then we heard from Prime Minister Carney, who met with Mette Frederiksen.”

Trump's Criticism and Spain's Defense

10:26 to 11:12

Discuss Spain's response to Trump's attacks and their commitment to NATO and peace.

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Trump's Criticism and Spain's Defense

11:17 to 13:00

Discuss Spain's response to Trump's attacks and their commitment to NATO and peace.

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Sweden's Support for Ukraine

13:00 to 14:02

Learn about Sweden's military support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts and alliances.

“East, but we are very close to our allies and we are close to the values and objectives that inspired the creation of both the European Union and NATO.”

Support for Ukraine and Sweden

14:02 to 14:48

Learn about Sweden's military support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war.

“Sweden is part of the group of countries that have provided Ukraine with the most military products and equipment.”
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European Leaders Meeting on US Relations

14:49 to 16:40

Discover discussions among European leaders about distancing from the US.

“And then regarding Greenland, Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron said, we are drawing a line there.”

Trump's Impact on NATO Dynamics

16:41 to 17:55

Explore how Trump's actions and statements have affected NATO unity.

“This Danish reporter says the following here.”

Trump's Controversial Statements on Spain

17:56 to 19:47

Review Trump's critical remarks on Spain and his call for trade cuts.

“I already explained, we had the meeting in Davos.”

Saudi Arabia's Economic Plans

19:48 to 20:34

Examine Saudi Arabia's strategy to exclude Israel from key economic projects.

“Arabia is advancing a plan to sideline Israel.”
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3:23World leaders let the entire world know what they actually feel about Donald Trump. We heard from the prime minister of Denmark. We heard from the prime minister of Spain. We heard from the president of Finland. We heard from the prime minister of Canada. And in addition to their words, they're speaking with actions as well, snubbing U.S. military defense contractors in favor of European and Canadian defense contractors. NATO announcing a massive defense deal with Saab Bombardier for AWACS. You know how the U.S. has those E3 sentries, which were hit pretty hard by Iran that are made by Boeing?

4:03Well, NATO said, We're going to get our 20 AWACS from the Saab-Bombardier alliance because that is far more reliable than the Trump regime. And we've been seeing a lot of deals where Canada, Europe, and Asia are buying from Canada, Europe, and Asia and not the United States as Donald Trump has turned the United States of America into a very unreliable place for everything. It's also one of the reasons why Donald Trump desperately wants to get those F-35s to Turkey, even though there were prior sanctions that were placed on that because Turkey had previously procured a Russian air defense system.

4:46Trump was the one who imposed the sanctions on Turkey. And Trump's like, what idiot would do that? You did during your first term. But the issue is there's not a lot of people who want to buy the F-35s. I know Trump said it's the best ever. It's the best ever. I think countries would rather buy Sweden's Gripen's, for example, because Sweden is reliable and they will work with your manufacturing base in order to help your employment. While Donald Trump talks about kill switches on the F-35s, and once you get the F-35, you then have to rely on the United States for maintenance. And Donald Trump will just hold it over your head and blackmail you the same way he has done with the Patriot Interceptors.

5:25And also Trump will recklessly not abide by maliciously, not abide by contracts with American defense contractors that are entered into a foreign countries. And he will always do clauses that he can say, well, we're not going to give you the weapons. We're going to just divert your money for our own catastrophic and unlawful wars. Let me show you what's going down right now. as you have the Prime Minister of Denmark. Listen to what Mette Friedrichsen had to say when she was asked by a reporter, an extraordinary premise that I even have to ask you this question, is Denmark ready for war with the United States?

6:01Are you prepared to militarily respond if the United States invades Greenland? Watch what she says. Let's play this clip. Is Denmark ready to militarily defend Greenland? An extraordinary premise, but is it ready to military defend Greenland if there is an attack from any party? We are ready to defend every inch of NATO, including our own territory. But one of the reasons why we have built NATO many, many years ago is if anything happens to one of us, then everybody should stand up for each other. I mean, Article 5 is our insurance. It goes for for the eastern flank right now with the hybrid war coming in from Russia.

6:46It goes for U.S. when they were attacked, 9-11. And the same goes for Greenland, if anything happens in our direction. More from the prime minister of Denmark right here. Here's what she has to say. Let's play it. Against any party, whether it's a foe or whether it's an erstwhile friend, you will defend every inch of Greenland. Of course we will defend the kingdom of Denmark. She goes on to talk about how Greenland is not for sale. Let's play what she has to say.

7:39the Greenlandic people right for self-determination. And we are a sovereign state, and we need everybody to respect our territorial integrity and our sovereignty. Then we heard from Prime Minister Carney, who met with Mette Frederiksen. Here's what they had to say. Play this clip. I'll say for Canadian colleagues, we have no greater friend and tighter ally than Denmark. This is an exhibition. We are both core members of NATO. We both have deep interests in the Arctic. We are both acting to protect those interests and by doing so, protecting NATO. So we'll have more of that conversation. Thank you, Mark.

8:26It's really nice to be in a small corner of Canada, even though it's in the mountains in Turkey. I can only underline what you just said. I mean, we have become even more closer in the recent years. Good allies, strong allies in NATO, strong allies when it comes to Ukraine, protecting our eastern flank in NATO. And we heard from Finland's president, Stub. Here's what he had to say when he was asked, should allies express their solidarity with Denmark over these new threats? He goes, we do. Play this clip. Should allies express their solidarity with Denmark again over these new threats? I think we have always expressed our solidarity with Denmark.

9:09And then I'll just tell you what Italian Prime Minister Georgia Maloney had to say because it's in Italian. And so I'll just, I'll translate it for you. She said, we said from the beginning that we would not participate in any attacks against Iran. And that has not changed. Let me be very clear. We are not participating in attacks against Iran, and we will not participate in attacks against Iran. Could I be any clearer here? We also heard from the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez. Donald Trump has attacked Spain relentlessly throughout NATO, and he has ordered his Treasury Department to place an embargo on Spanish goods, and he has demanded that NATO kick out Spain.

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11:44He's just a loser. Say it to my face. Say it to my face. And George Maloney said that he doesn't say that to my face. And remember, I did a video where former President Barack Obama on a podcast, he said, you know, look, all of these keyboard warriors today, you know, when you actually see them in front of you, they kind of back down. And Obama's like, I'm a face guy. You want to say it, say it to my face. And Obama goes, I sure as hell will tell you, Donald Trump doesn't say it to my face when he's in my presence. And that's the thing. You're out there attacking a proud nation like Spain and their prime minister and their people.

12:20and then you're in front of their prime minister. So if you feel that way, air it out, air it out. You know, and I don't say this in any, you know, I don't mean, you know, you want to say you're a tough man, then man up, Donald, and go and say it to his face, you know, man up and say it to his face. It doesn't mean man up, you know, you're pathetic, you know. I mean, remember what Hillary Clinton said? Woman up. Remember Hillary Clinton said? She said, look, you know, you will get run over by these authoritarians. He is weak. And it's not even weakness masquerading as strength. It's weakness masquerading as weirdness.

12:53Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Santas goes on to say, Spain may be geographically far from Russia and the Eastern Front. We're also far from the Middle East, but we are very close to our allies and we are close to the values and objectives that inspired the creation of both the European Union and NATO. We are a peaceful nation, a nation committed to peace, but we are also a reliable ally. We fulfill our capability commitments. We fulfill our deployment commitments. We stand by Ukraine and we fulfill our responsibilities on NATO's eastern flank and in the Mediterranean. We also heard from Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Christensen in Ankara.

13:32Here's what he had to say. Play this clip. And finally, I just want to tell you that Ukraine is actually procuring the new generation of Gripen fighter, the E generation of it. We have signed a deal with 16 fighter jets. At the same time, we donate the same numbers of pre-owned fighter jets. So we'll deliver altogether 32. More from Ulf Christensen as well. Let's play this clip right here. Sweden is part of the group of countries that have provided Ukraine with the most military products and equipment. And today we are totaling 128 billion Swedish kronor since this horrific war begun by Russia.

14:23When we support Ukraine, we also support Sweden and Europe. And to me and the Swedish government. No task is more important. Now, we also got news about this meeting that took place back in January. 30 European leaders met behind closed doors, as Wes O'Donnell tells it, in Brussels in late January. No phones were allowed, no aides, no cameras, just a five-hour conversation about one thing, how to manage a breakup with the United States. And then regarding Greenland, Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron said, we are drawing a line there. By that point, French troops were already in Greenland alongside Danish special forces, reportedly preparing for the possibility of shooting at U.S.

15:08troops and going to war with the United States. Trump at this NATO summit reiterated his desire for Greenland and to take it over and to steal its sovereignty. As Wes O'Donnell says, what the U.S. is doing is called strategic vandalism. And it's a disgrace to the US allies, all who bled for him during the world wars, during forever. Gandalf has an interesting view of things. He talks about how Donald Trump was there threatening NATO in Ankara again, taking over Greenland, attacking Canada. And Gandalf says, here's what hasn't been noticed. I've watched broadcasts from the NATO summit in Turkey and nobody cares about Trump anymore.

15:50Nobody. They don't meet him. They barely speak to him. He's like the drunk uncle at a wedding. The European and Canadians crack on, placing every single military order with European and Canadian industry. Billions upon billions in contracts that would go to the United States are now going to anywhere but the United States. Trump wanted Europe to pay for its own defenses. Congratulations. We are to ourselves. Here's the thing. Nobody's laughing at you anymore. They're doing something far worse. They've stopped listening. The alliance you keep threatening to leave has already left you. Although you have the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, who's out there and he's like, Donald, Donald, you're so good, Donald.

16:33Thank you, Donald. Keep saying that you hate NATO, Donald. That's how you make us stronger, Donald. Donald, you make us stronger by saying you hate NATO. And so a reporter from Denmark. This Danish reporter says the following here. Play this clip. Rasmus Reneborg from the Danish news agency. Yes, I am. Danish news agency, Ritsav. Mark, you sit next to Donald Trump in moments where he talks about conquering Greenland, talks about lashing out at allies like Spain, starting trade wars, things that it doesn't seem like the old Mark Rode would approve of. Does this have any effect on your self-respect when you sit next to him like that and say nothing?

17:13you know um what i always do is is acknowledge when praise is due and i think we should praise donald trump for the fact that nato is so much stronger of course it has to do with the russian threat it has to do with the war in ukraine but it's very much also has to do with president trump delivering now what since eisenhower the united states tried to achieve equalizing spending between the u.s and europe and it makes europe stronger it makes europe more relevant for the United States as a partner. So that is the transformative character of this summit, of what happened in The Hague, the implementation since The Hague, this summit as a point in time where we take stock.

17:53And I think that is extremely important. And when it comes to Greenland, I already explained, we had the meeting in Davos. And I said, I agree with you when it comes to Russia, when it comes to China, gaining access to the high north. But let's do this together. We have NATO for this. Let's work together on this. This is exactly what we are doing. You can see how awkward Donald Trump was as he was standing next to others who are there in NATO. This is Donald Trump attacking Spain. You can hear for yourself what he had to say. Let's play this clip. I spoke to, I didn't speak to Spain. Spain is a wasted cause.

18:28We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore, by the way. I'd like you to cut it out. Spain is a terrible partner in NATO. They don't participate. They don't pay. I don't want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please, including visits. Okay, we don't want anything to do. Watch them come running back. Oh, he'll come running back. They treat this man terribly. And this man's a good man, too. Great man. They're lucky they have him. But Spain doesn't agree to anything. and you shouldn't carry them i mean you sort of automatically carry because you're protecting an area so they're there so they probably figured they have to protect us right but we don't have to we don't have to trade with them i don't want to do any more trade with them all right so take it immediately you don't even talk to them they're hopeless bad people because you know they they have everybody else going and paying and working in spain in particular spain there are a couple of others but in particular spain they're open about it they're hostile about it and uh let's see how hostile they remain when they call up and they please please we want to trade with you sir we want to trade with you sir they make so much money with us and we're gonna see that they make a lot less i want no business with them i'll give you this other uh tidbit as well that i think is important to note saudi Arabia is advancing a plan to sideline Israel.

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