Last week, Denmark. This week, Canada. Why does Donald Trump go out of his way to embarrass allies? Is Trump bored of peace? He seems to be, at least when it comes to America’s traditional allies. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Peter Baker of The New York Times, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch and Idrees Kahloon of The Atlantic to discuss this and more.
Full Episode: Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 1/23/26
Jan. 23, 2026 AT 8:54 p.m. EST
!FROM THIS EPISODE
Clip: Trump alienates America’s allies
Donald Trump goes to war, rhetorically, with America’s next-door neighbor and largest trading partner. The panel discusses his rift with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and other American allies.
Clip: Will Trump attack Iran in 2026?
According to some reports, Israel believes President Trump is preparing to strike Iran. The panel discusses the possibility and its potential outcomes.
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