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Furious world leaders are freezing Donald Trump and the United States out of critical alliances that are forming transnationally. So over the past 24 hours, there was a major Canadian Nordic summit that took place in Oslo, Norway. You had Prime Minister Carney. Then you also had the prime ministers of Norway, Denmark and Finland, Iceland and Sweden. And they all were complimenting Carney for standing up against Donald Trump and his despicable regime. Maple Midas elbows up. How Canada has united the entire world against the Trump regime or I should say the entire free world with Carney taking the lead. I want to show you as Met Frederickson, the prime minister of Denmark, what she had to say as she talked about how Carney's been such a powerful boy voice standing up for Denmark and its territory uh Greenland against Donald Trump's threats and attacks. Watch the prime minister of Denmark, Meta Frederickson, for yourself right here. Let's play this clip.
"And I have to say to you that you have a lot of supporters in our countries. >> Uh the speech you gave in Davos, I have never experienced anything like this. I mean uh people in in Denmark and I guess it's the same goes for for the rest of the Nordic countries have been talking about they have been reading your speech and um I don't think I have ever heard so many reflections on a speech from a colleague as I have heard about your speech in Davos and it is because you show leadership. uh you were talking about how democracies can work together and that we have to connect even closer in this world where uh the old world order is gone and it will probably not come back. So we have to build something new and it has to be a world order that is built on the values that we represent the leaders standing in front of you uh today. I am very grateful I have to say this uh for all the help we have received in the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland and Denmark. uh we have had a totally unacceptable pressure from us and the US president. Um it has been very difficult for uh the people in Greenland to experience this and one of the reasons why uh we have been able to stand firmly on very common values that you have to respect sovereign states that you have to respect a people's right for self-determination is because of our good friends >> uh in the Nordic countries in Europe but also with partners outside especially you uh Mark so uh from the bottom of my heart. Thank you uh for that. Now we have to continue our work. We are deepening our cooperation in the Arctic region. It is important. We are deepening our cooperation also militarily in our own region, not only the Arctic, but also more locally and the northern part of Europe. It's going in the in um I think in the right direction. Um but with everything going on now uh with the war going on in Ukraine, a US unfortunately uh lifting up sanctions on Russia, a war in Middle East, uh countries like ours have to stand together. We have to stick together and we have to work together and that is what we have committed ourselves to do once again. So thank you Junas for convening this meeting today."
Next, I will share with you the prime minister of Norway, Jonas Gar. Here he is right here, uh, talking about how, you know what, when it comes to Donald Trump's unlawful war against Iran, we didn't start this thing. This isn't our war. You see all of us standing here, this isn't our war. Obviously, we're impacted by it. But Donald Trump's realizing how things can quickly spiral out of control. Here, let's play the prime minister of Norway. here play this clip.
"I think uh we are not part of this war. We did not initiate it. Uh but we are all affected by it. So I think there's a clear call here that the international law must be respected and it should be uh the responsibility of the concerned parties to find ways of ending the hostilities that now have great impact around the world. We are concerned to see that there is still an escalation. There are still worries about how the world economy will be affected by the energy situation around the Gulf. Um and um for our part, you know, we will use any channel we have, every any opportunity we have to urge the parties to find a way that will not escalate this uh this war. I think that's what we can say. It is not our war. It seems to us that the plan for how it will develop is pretty unclear. And that's the danger with initiating wars that they rarely follow a script."
More from the prime minister of Norway here uh going after Donald Trump for his threats against Greenland and how utterly unacceptable they are as an attack on NATO as an attack against Denmark. Here, watch for yourself. Let's play it.
"Prime Minister Fredickson um gave praise to the speech that Prime Minister Connie gave. Let me give praise to the way the Danish prime minister has stood up for some principles which are absolutely key for Denmark, for the Kingdom of Denmark, for the people in Greenland is for them to decide on what happens in the Kingdom of Denmark. But what she has stood up for is much more than that. It is for basic principles of international law, national sovereignty and territorial integrity which is not simply language in school books. This is hardcore realities of how we preserve freedom, democracy and uh we have stood by these principles because we are close to Denmark in this Nordic family but also because it really matters to all of us. And I'd like also to say that this is responding to threats which are unacceptable in general but even more unacceptable among allies. But I would say what follows from this is also a great range of opportunities which we have discussed around the table today that our countries have things that we can do together that we will do together because it's really beneficial for our populations for their work for their income for their security and meetings like the one we've had today is really helping us to to launch on that path."
I do want to also point out that in the past 24 to 48 hours, Donald Trump was also rebuked by Pope Leo I 14th. Again, Pope Leo I 14th, who's actually first American Pope. He hasn't shied away from calling Donald Trump out. So, days after, and by the way, hat tip to Christopher Hail for his really good reporting on this. He always does very good reports. Days after Pete Hegsith said the United States war in Iran is protected by God, Pope Leo I 14th denounce those who quote involve the name of God in choices of death. God cannot be enlisted in darkness. Pope Leo I 14th said rebuking Donald Trump, rebuking Hegathth in public.
Now let me show you what Prime Minister Carney was saying at this Canada Nordic summit in Oslo. And one of the things we heard them talk about over and over again are these shared values uh developing shared security prerogatives and how these, you know, uh nations from Canada to Nordics to the European Union can come together against the United States, you know, and form new security packs without Donald Trump. Watch what Prime Minister Carney had to say. Very powerful words indeed. Play this clip.
"a group of countries that share uh common purpose uh shared values uh and a capacity to work with others. Capacity to work uh with others uh this grouping uh in formal grouping uh but also in more formal uh groupings such as the Arctic Council uh in NATO in uh the coalition of the willing. This is important because we are all facing a growing list of uh of challenges. Challenges to Arctic security, challenges that come from the changing nature of warfare, challenges which uh interact with um changing technologies and conflicts both actual and virtual uh that are moving closer uh to all of us. Um as prime minister just said in our as our discussion reflected uh security is moving beyond uh traditional areas of uh you know energy security, food security and of course uh defense uh security into core strategic capacities driven by the changing nature of our economy. So critical minerals, artificial intelligence, uh space, uh all aspects of uh digital uh infrastructure and what we see as uh as as our economies is and our expertise is a large degree of complimentarity between us. And so what we've been discussing is how uh we can work together uh in order to increase our own uh strategic economy, increase our resilience, but also uh to solve immediate issues in terms of jobs uh employment and do so in a way that is consistent with our values uh on uh sustainability. So um it's uh core to Canada's strategic interests uh to work together with this group."
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Then, we heard from the prime minister of Iceland. Here's what she had to say. And I thought, again, it was a very powerful moment right here. listen to the prime minister of Iceland. Let's play it.
"And I would like to echo what um the previous prime ministers have said. I think um there's a lot of not just leaders out there, but also general publics in a in a lot of different countries around the world that are very thankful for the leadership um Canada has shown over the past few months. Um I think definitely there has been sort of a void that has to be filled when it comes to global leadership. Um these are obviously um you know difficult times in a way but there are also opportunities that come from this. It's not the first time in history where where shifts have taken place and I think this is a strong group of countries that can show that we can do this from from a position of strength build um build sort of new communities of of uh investments but also opportunities and I think Arctic is a is a very important region in that aspect. Iceland has obviously felt the pressure and felt the the sort of shift in action around us. Um we are we've been worried about um Greenland. We're obviously worried in general about um the situation in in Europe when it comes to Ukraine. Um but we're not afraid. Uh we see this also as a way to sort of shift alliances in the sense that um you know even though we're not closing anyone off, we're also just sort of broadening our our scheme. And I think um this group joining together with Canada shows that there are great opportunities out there. Um there are silver linings to these types of events. Um the focus for NATO for example has been brought up north. The discussions about Arctic security, Arctic opportunity, economic integration is also more relevant today and Iceland is going to be a big player in that area. Um, so we welcome any type of cooperation and and I think the script shows that you can you can um you can show up with a calm and collected front through through times like this. We don't always have to be reactionary and this is one of the things that we discussed and and I'm looking forward to to seeing some concrete measures coming out of this and deliverables."
Then we heard from the prime minister of Finland. Here's what the prime minister of Finland had to say. Let's play it.
"It is important for Finland to further deepen cooperation with Canada and our fellow Nordic countries. We are committed to building our partnership. This meeting is an important step on that path. We are united by our shared values and our northern location. We are committed to supporting Ukraine. We are committed to strengthening Arctic security. We need to have a strong NATO in the Arctic. Canada and the Nordic countries have made significant investments in our capabilities in the Arctic. With our shared Arctic expertise, we can also support our allies to develop their capabilities. Thank you very much."
More from the Prime Minister of Norway. Here's what he had to say.
"We are stronger together and we have addressed today issues which really are critical to all of us. We are Arctic nations and the Arctic perspect perspective when it comes to security, how we going to look after that security inside the transatlantic alliance. How we are going to secure critical dependencies of our economies as we develop our societies further. How we are going to protect our values as open liberal modern democracies in a world where autocratic forces are moving ahead and are weaponizing critical resources. This is these are issues that matter to our countries. Um, I'm particularly happy that we can do a Nordic Canadian convention here and we have agreed to follow up this meeting and to be more concrete on what we really can do together as six, but also as we bring these critical issues into the agendas. Beyond the six, there is the European Union on the European side. There's an upcoming NATO summit. We have work going on in WTO in the United Nations and we believe that these six countries are not weak countries. They are strong countries in terms of their values, in terms of their determination. And we are ready to follow up from discussion. You have seen in our common statement today."
And this is the prime minister of Sweden right here. Let's play this clip of the prime minister of Sweden.
"I I do agree and it's really great to see the the most Nordic country outside the Nordics in a meeting in the Nordics. So really great to see you here. I think it's a sign of our time honestly that the Nordic five and Canada is working so well together. It proves your case. Middle powers make big difference. Uh and it goes for geography obviously the Arctic not least Ukraine the rulesbased world order technology and trade. So I think we have so many similarities and we need to be more proactive and and be more forwardleaning and I think that has been the the theme for this meeting today. So thank you so much."
Now I'll just show you what others are saying across the world. This is a a Kuwaiti analyst like this is what they're talking about in Kuwait right now. And I show you this purely so you can get perspective on the types of discussions happening throughout the world. like these Kuwaiti analysts and business people are like, "All right, we were bribing Donald Trump. We were doing all these quid proquo, these pay-for-play scams because we believe we were getting security guarantees from Donald Trump, but instead he's just engulfed the entire United the entire uh Middle East into these wars. We got no protection and all we got was war and now the Middle East is on fire because of Donald Trump. I mean, look at what's going on in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai destroyed, right? Think about all the Qatar, Doha, Qatari jets, Trump buildings, Trump Doha, Trump Abu Dhabi, Trump Saudi, Trump Dubai, all the stuff. Donald Trump screwed them over. But this is what Donald Trump's done his whole life with his creditors, with contractors, and now he just doing it in the Middle East and with our allies, you know, and other places also. Listen to what this Kuwaiti analyst had to say here. Play this clip.
"Uh we need to know that you cannot appease uh Zionists. >> Mhm. >> You cannot buy influence. >> Look at Jared Kushner. We know how much he took from the Gulf. It's it's open source public info. And now the same countries that gave him all that money for zero return are facing strikes and and and bombs. >> And they're trying to make it seem as if it is our duty to carry on the job that Isra wants to continue which is very a very crazy uh idea to begin with. So we need to change the way we think how we can influence Washington."
And then one after another we heard country after country uh reiterating what we heard the prime minister of Norway saying right there which is we ain't getting involved in the straight of Hormuz go away Donald the Japanese Japan's prime minister Takahishi said Japan's not even considering sending any naval forces into the straight of Hormuz go away. You had uh Germany's foreign minister Joho Han Wadeful say uh-uh we ain't doing it. It was not effective to send our ships or to send or to do missions in the Red Sea. So we're certainly not going into the straight of Hormuz. You had Australia saying we ain't doing it. Nation after nation saying go away Donald this is this is your war. Yes it affects us all but go away. We ain't doing this. I mean, France, French President Emanuel Mcronone spoke directly to Pzeskian. By the way, France has also talked about growing its nuclear arsenal as well. So, one of the things that we're seeing also as part of these uh transatlantic, trans-pacific relationships that frees out the United States, France is going to be taking the lead in developing its nuclear arsenal. Um, that's going to be for the benefit of this alliance that's going to cut the US out. They're all kind of taking their parts right here. and carnese really managing this whole thing. I mean, it's very brilliant. Carney's bringing together the Pacific and the Atlantic together. Um, and I've been saying that for a while now, even before this war uh broke out.
Um, I'll share with you as well uh what uh foreign minister of Iran's posting, you know, saying that like Donald Trump's out there saying that Iran's negotiating with him now and that we want a ceasefire. He's like, "No, we don't. We absolutely don't." This is what uh foreign minister Arachi told CBS. Iran has neither sought a truce nor talks. Such claims are delusional. He says, "Our powerful armed forces will keep firing until Trump realizes that the illegal war he's imposing on both Americans and Iranians is wrong and must never be repeated. Victims must also uh be compensated."
And Donald Trump's out there posting this. Trump told the Financial Times yesterday that NATO nations face a very bad outlook if they fail to seriously aid in efforts to open the straight of Hormuz amidst the ongoing conflict. Uh really because first off, didn't you claim that these countries agreed to go to the straight of her moose? So you lied about that. Now you're saying they're going to face grave consequences. Then Donald Trump's also out there saying, "Well, what's gonna I may have to cancel my trip to China if they don't help in these straight of her moves." Dude, China is allied with Iran. Get that through your head. China doesn't want to help you. Like, do you understand the most basic way this relationship? It's China, Russia, Iran, North Korea. You don't you don't see that.
Um, at any event, uh, then I'll just leave you with this. If if you just listen to what the foreign minister Iraqi is out there saying, he's saying very publicly over this weekend on MS Now, the dudes on MS Now. He's been making appearances on ABC, MS Now, NBC, and here's what he has to say. He goes, "Russia and China are our strategic partners." Here's what he has to say here. Play this clip.
"Well, Russia and China are are our strategic partners. uh and we have had close cooperation in the past which is still continues and that includes military cooperation as well. uh I'm not uh going into the into any details of that a good cooperation with these two countries uh politically, economically, even militarily."
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