Trump supporters share confusion and anger over the president's focus on Greenland

By Brian Mann,

Steve Inskeep

Published January 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM EST

Some of President Trump's loyal supporters say they're confused and dismayed by the president's aggressive posture toward Denmark and America's European allies.

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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