How Trump’s Threats to Greenland Made Him a Liability for Europe’s Far Right

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Jeanna Smialek, Koba Ryckewaert and Catherine PorterJanuary 27, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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European far-right leaders are distancing themselves from Donald Trump due to his recent actions and rhetoric perceived as threats to European sovereignty. Previously seen as an ideological ally, Trump's "America First" policies and specific actions like threatening to take over Greenland and military operations in Venezuela are now considered a liability. Figures like Nigel Farage, Giorgia Meloni, and Jordan Bardella have publicly criticized Trump's behavior, including his stance on Greenland and tariffs. While sharing common ground on issues like immigration and border control, the European far-right finds public association with Trump increasingly problematic, especially for parties prioritizing national pride. The shift reflects a growing tension between shared ideologies and the perceived threat to European interests posed by Trump's policies.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Afghanistan 30% Italy 40% France 40% United States ×250% Reform UK 50% National Rally 50% Nigel Farage 60% Giorgia Meloni 60% Jordan Bardella 60% Greenland ×470% Europe ×580% Donald Trump ×1090%

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trump 100% europe's far right 90% national sovereignty 80% greenland 70% political liability 60% nationalist leaders 60% controlled borders 50% immigration 50% european culture 40%