Politics Breaking News: Musk Wages War on Canada, Panama, Denmark, EU...But Not Russia.
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"Everyone who voted for Trump has given Putin a humongous Christmas present."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:19⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to ATP Geopolitics.
- He introduces the video's topics: Ukraine war (briefly), Canada, Greenland, and the breakdown of international friendships and global destabilisation due to recent political events.
- He describes the situation as "nuts, nuts, nuts, nuts".
Elon Musk, Social Media and US Autocracy
🎦 00:19-00:48⏩
- Jonathan mentions a "50-tab video" planned on Elon Musk's activities and the wider issue of social media's role.
- He suggests that Zuckerberg (Meta) and other tech entities are aligning with and "genuflecting" to what he considers American "autocracy, plutocracy".
Trump's Dictatorial Tendencies and Global Relations
🎦 00:48-01:39⏩
- Jonathan expresses concern about Trump's behaviour and suggests he is a "dictator wannabe" aiming for a "strongman dictator" image.
- He believes events are unfolding to support this view.
Trump's Shifting Stance on Ukraine and NATO
🎦 01:39-02:24⏩
- Jonathan notes Trump's contradictory statements, pointing out that while claiming to be an "anti-war president", Trump is threatening actions against Canada, Panama, and Denmark.
- He mentions Trump's statement that "the West understands that Ukraine cannot be in NATO".
- Trump now claims he can end the Ukraine war in six months, a change from his earlier claim of 24 hours.
Trump's Ignorance or Dishonesty Regarding Ukraine War
🎦 02:24-02:53⏩
- Jonathan argues that Trump's claims about ending the Ukraine war quickly are either due to "deep ignorance" or dishonesty ("disingenuous and lying").
- He states there is no middle ground; Trump is either uninformed or intentionally misleading.
Trump Supporters Must Acknowledge His Flaws
🎦 02:53-03:14⏩
- Jonathan challenges Trump's supporters to acknowledge that he is either ignorant or a liar regarding his promises about the Ukraine war.
- He reiterates that anyone sensible knows the war cannot be solved in 24 hours.
- Trump claimed he would solve it even before his official return to the White House on 20th January.
Trump's Contradictions and Questionable Policies
🎦 03:43-04:13⏩
- Jonathan questions Trump's supporters: if they accept his lies about ending the Ukraine war, do they also support his other policies, such as wanting to "forcibly take Denmark" or annex Canada?
- He questions whether lying about serious issues like war is acceptable.
Normalising Lying and Stupidity
🎦 04:13-04:17⏩
- Jonathan asserts that "we should not normalise lying or outright stupidity" in political discourse.
Trump's False Claims about Biden and NATO Provoking Russia
🎦 04:17-04:40⏩
- Jonathan addresses Trump's accusation that Biden provoked Russia's war by supporting Ukraine's NATO aspirations.
- He clarifies that Ukraine's NATO aspirations are Ukraine's decision, not Biden's.
- He states that Biden and NATO were not pushing for Ukraine to join NATO, especially before the war.
US and Germany's Reluctance on Ukraine NATO Membership
🎦 04:40-05:14⏩
- Jonathan explains that prior to the war, NATO's engagement with Ukraine was focused on long-term interoperability and training, not immediate membership.
- Since the Russian invasion, it has been the US and Germany who have resisted Ukraine joining NATO, not Biden pushing for it.
- He repeats his conclusion: Trump is either ignorant or lying about this issue.
Trump's Sympathy for Russia's Feelings
🎦 05:36-06:05⏩
- Jonathan highlights Trump's statement, "I could understand Russia's feeling about that," referring to Ukraine's NATO aspirations.
- He interprets this as showing sympathy for Russia's perspective, which he finds "deeply, deeply worrying" for supporters of Ukraine, democracy, and global freedoms.
Trump Blames US for Putin's Invasion - Kremlin Lie
🎦 06:05-06:24⏩
- Jonathan states that Trump is blaming the US for Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
- He highlights that Trump is repeating a "Kremlin lie".
NATO Expansionism Myth and Putin's Motives
🎦 06:24-06:59⏩
- Jonathan refutes Trump's claim that NATO expansionism provoked Russia, stating it's "not true".
- He points out that Russia's involvement in Ukraine dates back to 2014, predating current NATO discussions.
- He urges viewers to examine Putin's statements and the historical context of NATO expansion discussions with Gorbachev, arguing the idea of a promise against eastward NATO expansion is a "myth and fiction".
Trump's False Accusations Against Biden and Negotiations
🎦 06:59-07:31⏩
- Jonathan criticises Trump's claim that Biden's negotiation style led to the war.
- He sarcastically dismisses Trump's supposed knowledge of negotiations, suggesting Trump was "playing golf" while others were "watching this stuff" for years.
- He emphatically states, "You don't know shit," regarding Trump's understanding of the situation.
Trump's "Deal" and Kremlin Lies
🎦 07:31-08:26⏩
- Jonathan addresses Trump's claim that there was a "deal" with Russia that Biden broke, which would have been satisfactory to Ukraine.
- He finds this claim baseless and questions its origin.
- He reiterates that Trump is repeating a "Kremlin lie" about the US sabotaging a deal between Ukraine and Russia.
Jonathan's Opinion: Trump is a "Nothing Traitor"
🎦 08:26-08:29⏩
- Jonathan expresses his strong negative opinion of Trump, calling him "what a nothing traitor".
- He believes Trump is uninformed and questions who is feeding him this misinformation.
Disinformation and Trump's Advisors
🎦 08:29-09:14⏩
- Jonathan suggests Trump is not fact-checking these claims, possibly because he "doesn't read".
- He believes Trump is being fed excerpts that fit a certain worldview, questioning whether it's Trump's own or that of his advisors.
- He points to a deeper problem: Trump's advisors are not correcting his misinformation.
Scott Horton and Right-Wing Media Influence
🎦 09:14-09:30⏩
- Jonathan refers to his analysis of Scott Horton's appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, suggesting that Trump's views might be shaped by figures like Horton.
- He questions why Trump isn't being corrected by his advisors and suggests they might be reinforcing his incorrect views.
Disinformation Cabal and Troubling Times
🎦 09:30-09:55⏩
- Jonathan believes the disinformation originates from a "cabal" around Trump with a "distorted view of the world".
- He expresses concern about these individuals gaining power and the troubling times ahead for the next four years.
Republican Party's Shift Away from Democracy
🎦 09:55-10:28⏩
- Jonathan criticises the focus on "transgender toilets" and "woke left" issues as mischaracterisations, diverting attention from more critical issues.
- He contrasts this with the Democrats' approach, which he sees as more fact-based.
- He notes the dilution of sensible Republicans within the party, referencing Adam Kinzinger's disillusionment and statement that the Republican Party no longer stands for democracy.
Trump's Bizarre Statements and "Gulf of America"
🎦 10:28-11:09⏩
- Jonathan expresses worry about the current political climate.
- He highlights Trump's nonsensical statements, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," describing it as "weird grandstanding".
Trump's Tariffs on Allies and Annexation of Canada
🎦 11:09-12:40⏩
- Jonathan discusses Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and his claim that the US "does all the work there".
- He criticizes Trump's demand that Mexico stop migrants and his threat of "serious tariffs" on Mexico and Canada.
- He highlights the contradiction of imposing tariffs on allies like Canada while suggesting annexation.
Pierre Poilievre and Canadian Political Landscape
🎦 12:40-13:22⏩
- Jonathan discusses Pierre Poilievre (mispronouncing his name) and the Canadian political situation.
- He suggests that if Justin Trudeau steps down and Poilievre becomes Prime Minister, it could be key to Trump's annexation plans.
- He mentions Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, who is strongly against Trump's annexation idea, indicating internal Canadian opposition.
Canada's Sovereignty and Trump's Imperialistic Approach
🎦 13:22-15:01⏩
- Jonathan believes Trump has "no chance" of annexing Canada.
- He notes Canada's political structure with provinces having significant sovereignty.
- He points out that even figures like Doug Ford, who might be expected to be Trump-aligned, are strongly opposing annexation.
- He quotes Poilievre dismissing the idea.
- Jonathan argues that if Trump plans to seize Canada economically or militarily, he is no better than Russia in his imperialistic approach to Ukraine.
Military Force Against Canada and Greenland?
🎦 15:01-16:00⏩
- Jonathan expresses disbelief that the topic of military action against Canada is even being discussed.
- He questions "Who voted this absolute dingbat in?"
- He mentions that Trump did not deny using military force against Canada and Greenland initially. When pressed he denied it for Canada but not Denmark/Greenland.
Canada-US Border and National Security
🎦 16:00-16:21⏩
- Jonathan reflects on the implications of the US and Canada merging, noting it would be "something".
- Trump argues it would be "much better for national security" as the US "basically protects Canada".
Arbitrary Borders vs. Consensus and Self-Determination
🎦 16:21-17:24⏩
- Jonathan discusses the concept of "arbitrary lines in the sand" (borders), noting that maps are agreed upon by consensus.
- He explains that borders are not objectively real but are socially constructed and agreed upon.
- He contrasts this with bullies who take land for resources, normalising it over time.
- He criticises Trump for calling the Canada-US border "artificial," arguing that these borders are based on consensus and self-determination.
Trump's Predatory Foreign Policy and Bullying
🎦 17:24-18:39⏩
- Jonathan condemns Trump's approach as that of an "aggressive invader" and "bully," contradicting his "anti-war president" claims.
- He expresses his support for Canada and the Canadian people.
- Trump views the US as spending "hundreds of billions a year to protect" Canada, seeing it as a divine right to control them.
Trump Mocks Poilievre and Trade Imbalance Grievances
🎦 18:39-19:11⏩
- Jonathan notes Trump also mocked Poilievre.
- He highlights Trump's question: "why are we supporting a country, 200 billion plus a year...they should be a state."
- Trump claims Canada would "dissolve" without US protection and criticises the trade imbalance, particularly in the car market.
Trump's Protectionist and Mercantilist Views
🎦 19:11-20:56⏩
- Jonathan questions if Trump believes in a free market, given his protectionist statements like "we don't need their milk".
- He criticises Trump's "absolutely insane" perspective on trade with Canada.
- He explains the benefits of trade with neighbours and questions Trump's understanding of trade deficits, which Trump views as "subsidies".
- Jonathan argues that Trump's views contradict traditional Republican economic liberalism and represent a shift towards "little Englander, little Americana isolationists," although they are not truly isolationist as they contemplate invading other nations.
NATO's Perspective and European Concerns
🎦 21:15-21:51⏩
- Jonathan speculates about NATO's reaction to Trump's behaviour, suggesting they must be alarmed that the US, a main NATO nation, might go to war with Denmark.
- He quotes Spencer Fernando highlighting the incompatibility of being pro-Canada and supporting Trump.
- He emphasizes this as a "clarifying moment" for Canadians.
Canada's Rejection of Annexation and Happiness Index
🎦 21:51-22:39⏩
- Jonathan mentions Justin Trudeau's dismissal of Canada becoming part of the US as having "not a snowball's chance in hell".
- He highlights the mutually beneficial trading and security partnership between the two countries.
- He compares Canada and the US on the World Happiness Index, noting Canada ranks higher (15th vs 23rd).
World Happiness Index and Quality of Life
🎦 22:39-23:28⏩
- Jonathan examines the World Happiness Index data, confirming Canada is marginally happier than the US.
- He notes his own articles on the index and its complexity, involving factors beyond simple happiness, such as well-being and trust in institutions.
- He questions why Canadians would want to lower their status by joining the US, citing better healthcare and lower insulin costs in Canada as examples of a higher quality of life.
Trump's Broken Promises and Focus on Greenland
🎦 23:28-24:15⏩
- Jonathan highlights Trump's broken promise to lower grocery costs, quoting him saying "it's too hard".
- He contrasts this broken promise with Trump's new focus on buying Greenland and initiating trade wars and mass deportations, suggesting these actions are not inflationary.
Trump's Greenland Obsession and MAGA Hats
🎦 24:15-25:08⏩
- Jonathan discusses Trump's claim that "people of Greenland are MAGA" and his son's visit there.
- He reads Trump's statement framing the potential annexation of Greenland as protection from a "vicious outside world," likening it to an "abusive partner" relationship.
- He uses sarcasm to highlight the absurdity of Trump's proposition.
Carl Bildt's and Mette Frederiksen's Reactions to Trump's Greenland Stance
🎦 25:08-25:43⏩
- Jonathan cites Carl Bildt, who notes Trump ruled out military force against Canada but not Denmark regarding Greenland.
- He describes the situation as "rapidly moving from the absurd to the dangerous" and "absolutely insane".
- He mentions Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's firm statement that Greenland is "not for sale".
Trump Family's Greenland Visit and Danish Resolve
🎦 25:43-26:03⏩
- Jonathan describes Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk's visit to Greenland as putting on a "bizarre show".
- He reiterates that Greenland's Prime Minister has made it "very, very clear" they do not want to become part of the US.
- He questions why the "Trump family can't comprehend the word no?".
Denmark's NATO Ally Status and US Coercion
🎦 26:03-26:42⏩
- Jonathan quotes Jim Sciutto (CNN) reminding that Denmark is a US treaty ally in NATO, exceeding defence spending demands and having fought alongside US forces.
- He notes Caitlin Collins' question to Trump about assuring the world he wouldn't use military or economic coercion against Greenland and Panama.
- Trump's response was "no, I can't assure you on either of those two," which Jonathan calls a "remarkable moment".
Implication of Military Action Against Greenland and Economic Coercion Against Canada
🎦 26:42-27:09⏩
- Jonathan analyses Trump's refusal to rule out military or economic coercion against Denmark and Panama.
- He interprets Trump's statement about not using military force against Canada as implying economic coercion instead.
- He concludes that Trump is considering military action regarding Greenland.
Imperialism and Opposition to Trump's Greenland Stance
🎦 27:09-27:39⏩
- Jonathan quotes Julian Roepcke arguing that supporting Trump's Greenland statements is akin to supporting Chinese invasion of Taiwan and Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Roepcke calls it "darkest imperialism" and hopes US generals will refuse "criminal orders".
- Jonathan agrees it's "absolutely insane".
Trump's "Anti-War President" Label and Predatory Foreign Policy
🎦 27:39-28:05⏩
- Jonathan sarcastically repeats "He's the anti-war president" multiple times, highlighting the contradiction.
- He quotes Mehdi Hasan echoing this sarcasm.
- He then quotes David Frum, a former Republican, stating Trump's foreign policy is not isolationist but "predatory".
Trump as a "Thug" and Return to Imperialism
🎦 28:05-28:47⏩
- Jonathan elaborates on Frum's "predatory" description, comparing Trump to a "thug" opportunistically exploiting the weak.
- He sees Trump wanting to return America to a 1700s-style British Empire of global land grabs.
- He uses a sarcastic, imagined dialogue of Trump claiming territories like Greenland and Canada.
Trump's Dictator Affinity and Global Instability
🎦 28:47-29:25⏩
- Jonathan continues his sarcastic portrayal of Trump's foreign policy.
- He suggests Trump only likes dictatorships, listing figures like Kim Jong-un, Putin, Bolsonaro, Xi Jinping, Orban, and Fico.
- He implies Trump dislikes democracies and plans tariffs against the EU.
Trump's Predatory Foreign Policy and European Response
🎦 29:25-29:58⏩
- Jonathan reiterates Frum's description of Trump's foreign policy as "predatory".
- He lists Frum's summary of Trump's plan: threaten allies, betray Ukraine, offend democracies, serve Putin, empower China.
- He suggests this is a time for Europe to assert independence from the US.
- However, he notes the problem of figures like Elon Musk promoting right-wing, Putin-aligned movements in Europe (AFD, Le Pen).
Musk's Right-Wing Populism and European Political Landscape
🎦 29:58-30:38⏩
- Jonathan discusses the rise of right-wing populism in Europe, mentioning Marie Le Pen and her father Jean-Marie Le Pen (a "Nazi").
- He highlights Musk's support for AFD and attacks on Labour in the UK, suggesting Musk desires a "right-wing populism a la Reform" and even Tommy Robinson.
Worrying State of the World and US Election Outcome
🎦 30:38-31:19⏩
- Jonathan expresses his deep worry about the state of the world, even more so than his long-standing concern for Ukraine.
- He believes the US election resulted in the "wrong people" being voted in, calling it a "mistake".
- He describes Trump's impending term as "shock and awe day one".
Hope for Checks and Balances and "Please Stop the Simulation"
🎦 31:19-31:38⏩
- Jonathan hopes for checks and balances in the US Congress to limit Trump's actions.
- He references Shashank Joshi (Economist defence correspondent) and his desire to "stop the simulation," reflecting the surreal and worrying nature of current events.
- He humorously says "I'd like to get off" the current political "simulation".
Trump's Bullying Tactics and Lack of Empathy
🎦 31:38-32:30⏩
- Jonathan labels Trump a "bully" for threatening Denmark with tariffs over Greenland.
- He argues that supporting Trump's behaviour means being "not very nice" and lacking empathy, suggesting it stems from greed and a desire for American dominance.
- He highlights the repeated rejection by Danish and Greenland officials of being part of the US, yet Trump persists, threatening tariffs and not ruling out military action.
Trump and Musk's Focus on Wrong Adversaries (Canada and Denmark vs. Putin)
🎦 32:30-33:00⏩
- Jonathan quotes Philip O'Brien questioning why Trump and Musk aren't being strong against "bad people on Earth" like Putin, but instead target Canada and Denmark.
- He asks why Trump isn't using economic force against Putin and questions his stance on sanctions against Russia.
Trump's Silence on Russia and Affinity for Putin
🎦 33:00-33:15⏩
- Jonathan notes Trump's focus on tariffs against various countries (Mexico, Canada, EU, China) but "nothing about Russia".
- He sarcastically suggests Trump's stance is "Putin, yeah, you're right, mate".
Greenland MAGA Hat Video and Convicted Drug Trafficker
🎦 33:15-33:58⏩
- Jonathan describes Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk's Greenland visit and their video featuring a man in a MAGA hat endorsing US takeover.
- He reveals that this "poster boy" is a convicted drug trafficker and violent criminal, highlighting the poor vetting and farcical nature of Trump's campaign.
- He notes the video was posted on "True Social".
Trump's Whale and Windmill Misinformation
🎦 33:58-34:24⏩
- Jonathan shifts to another topic: Trump's claim that "windmills are driving the whales crazy".
- He expresses deep worry about the state of the world and America's direction.
- He mocks the absurdity of Trump's windmill/whale claim.
Sarcasm and Windmill/Whale Absurdity
🎦 34:24-35:21⏩
- Jonathan continues to mock Trump's windmill/whale statement, imagining Trump's potential ignorance about basic scientific facts like space travel and windmills.
- He highlights the flawed logic of attributing whale deaths to windmills, pointing out the natural occurrence of whale strandings and the exaggeration of recent incidents.
Windmills, Whale Sonar and Trump's Anti-Renewable Energy Agenda
🎦 35:21-35:54⏩
- Jonathan suggests that while the impact of offshore wind farms on whale sonar is a valid discussion, Trump's motivation is to attack alternative fuels and promote oil.
- He implies Trump's statement is not based on genuine concern for whales but on an anti-renewable energy agenda.
Trump Confuses "Windfall Tax" with "Windmills"
🎦 35:54-36:09⏩
- Jonathan reveals that Trump may not know the difference between a "windmill" and a "windfall tax".
- He explains he almost shared this information earlier but it wasn't directly Ukraine-related, but now it's relevant.
- He questions if Trump thinks "windfall" is a type of windmill.
Windfall Tax Explained: Energy Companies' Record Profits
🎦 36:09-37:22⏩
- Jonathan explains what a "windfall tax" is, particularly for viewers unfamiliar with the term (especially non-British viewers).
- He describes it as taxing entities making "loads of money," using BP as an example during the Ukraine war energy crisis.
- He cites BP's treasurer admitting "we have more cash than we know what to do with" amidst record profits during the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine war.
- He explains how energy companies and distributors made record profits while consumers struggled with bills, leading to calls for a windfall tax in the UK.
Apache and Windfall Tax in the North Sea
🎦 37:22-37:45⏩
- Jonathan mentions Apache, an oil firm, blaming windfall taxes for its decision to leave the North Sea and stop drilling.
- He clarifies that "windfall taxes" are the issue, not "windmill taxes".
Trump's Confusion and Call to "Get Rid of Windmills"
🎦 37:45-38:05⏩
- Jonathan highlights Trump's reaction to Apache's announcement: "the UK is making a very big mistake. Open the North Sea. Get rid of windmills."
- He emphasizes Trump's apparent confusion, correcting that the issue is "windfall tax," not "windmill tax."
- He expresses disbelief and sadness that this is the President of the US, saying "It's enough to make a grown man cry."
World Going Crazy and Need for Worry
🎦 38:05-38:20⏩
- Jonathan summarises the global situation as "all going crazy".
- He asks viewers if they are worried, stating he personally is.
- He believes the situation has gone beyond a joke and is now "serious".
Trump's Christmas Present to Putin and Xi Jinping
🎦 38:20-39:11⏩
- Jonathan argues that Trump's election is the "biggest damn Christmas present" to Putin and Xi Jinping.
- He believes those who voted for Trump have given Putin a "humongous Christmas present".
- He suggests Trump's actions signal to Putin that he can "have at it" in Ukraine and that US aid will stop.
NATO Allies Pulling Out and Potential Attack on NATO Ally
🎦 39:11-39:20⏩
- Jonathan speculates that NATO allies might pull out of the alliance due to Trump's unpredictable behaviour.
- He suggests the possibility of the US even attacking a NATO ally (Denmark/Greenland), creating further instability.
- He concludes with "So that's going to be fun," sarcastically.
TikTok Divestment and Corporate Genuflection to Trump
🎦 39:20-40:32⏩
- Jonathan shifts to TikTok divestment, noting it will likely be acquired by a Republican figure (O'Leary from Shark Tank).
- He sarcastically remarks "Oh, it's all right. It's going to be a Republican. It's fine."
- He suggests Meta is now "in [Trump's] pocket" and thanks Zuckerberg for donations.
- He mentions donations from Washington Post/Amazon (Bezos), Apple (Cook), and OpenAI for Trump's inauguration, totalling $200 million, breaking previous records.
- He describes this corporate giving as "genuflecting" and "getting down on your knees" to Trump.
Corporations' Hypocrisy and Ethical Vacuum
🎦 40:32-41:04⏩
- Jonathan criticises corporations that initially condemned January 6th and pledged to stop inauguration funding, but are now donating to Trump again.
- He questions their ethics and highlights their hypocrisy, suggesting their disgust over January 6th has been abandoned for political expediency.
- He suggests corporations are now giving money because Trump seems to be becoming "more and more like a fricking dictator".
Uncertainty and Hope for Democratic Checks
🎦 41:04-41:24⏩
- Jonathan expresses uncertainty about "what do we as a people do?" in response to Trump's actions and potential dictatorship.
- He suggests waiting for the democratic process and hopes for the 2026 midterm elections to "put a dampener" on Trump's "wild objectives".
Wrap up
🎦 41:24-41:32⏩
- Jonathan concludes with "Good luck, world," expressing a bleak outlook.