Jennifer Robson 🇨🇦
@jrobson.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof. MPM @Carleton; parent; gardener & sometime tradesperson; social & tax policy; worried about details
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Jennifer Robson 🇨🇦
@jrobson.bsky.social
· Aug 30
That is one of the most grim observations I've read in some time. But perceptive...
Just going to pin this to my feed as I think it nicely summarizes my niche.
In case you want to watch for yourself.
He gets confused after calling Greenland « a sheet of ice » and starts talking about acquiring *Iceland*.
He also issues a warning/threat that Canada only exists by the grace of the US, admonishing Carney to recall that the next time he makes a speech.
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He gets confused after calling Greenland « a sheet of ice » and starts talking about acquiring *Iceland*.
He also issues a warning/threat that Canada only exists by the grace of the US, admonishing Carney to recall that the next time he makes a speech.
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LIVE: Donald Trump addresses the World Economic Forum
www.youtube.com/live/QzWhQh-...
www.youtube.com/live/QzWhQh-...
LIVE: Donald Trump addresses the World Economic Forum
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
In case you want to watch for yourself.
He gets confused after calling Greenland « a sheet of ice » and starts talking about acquiring *Iceland*.
He also issues a warning/threat that Canada only exists by the grace of the US, admonishing Carney to recall that the next time he makes a speech.
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He gets confused after calling Greenland « a sheet of ice » and starts talking about acquiring *Iceland*.
He also issues a warning/threat that Canada only exists by the grace of the US, admonishing Carney to recall that the next time he makes a speech.
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Trump also just posted an image of his meeting with European leaders from August, but edited to feature a map of North America covered in the US flag -- including Canada
January 20, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Trump also just posted an image of his meeting with European leaders from August, but edited to feature a map of North America covered in the US flag -- including Canada
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Donald Trump a les yeux sur l’arctique canadien. Il en parle de plus en plus souvent en privé depuis quelques semaines, selon NBC. Il souhaiterait une entente et plus de coopération militaire. A surveiller en 2026.
Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada
The president has intensified his criticism of Canada in private conversations with aides in recent weeks over what he sees as the country's vulnerability to U.S. adversaries in the Arctic.
www.nbcnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Donald Trump a les yeux sur l’arctique canadien. Il en parle de plus en plus souvent en privé depuis quelques semaines, selon NBC. Il souhaiterait une entente et plus de coopération militaire. A surveiller en 2026.
Not just from Europe
The problem is assuming 1) the US would succeed & 2) local populations would be welcoming and show the US local ways
Recalling some NYT pieces on « what annexing Canada would mean for congressional races » 🤮
The problem is assuming 1) the US would succeed & 2) local populations would be welcoming and show the US local ways
Recalling some NYT pieces on « what annexing Canada would mean for congressional races » 🤮
i feel like Americans don't get the level of eye-rolling this is getting from Europe
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Not just from Europe
The problem is assuming 1) the US would succeed & 2) local populations would be welcoming and show the US local ways
Recalling some NYT pieces on « what annexing Canada would mean for congressional races » 🤮
The problem is assuming 1) the US would succeed & 2) local populations would be welcoming and show the US local ways
Recalling some NYT pieces on « what annexing Canada would mean for congressional races » 🤮
Pay attention 🇨🇦
Trump: "NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that “you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.” Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!! President Donald J. Trump"
January 19, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Pay attention 🇨🇦
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This is mad king stuff, for real.
Breaking news: The U.S. will impose tariffs on countries that have sent troops to Greenland in recent days, President Trump said, dramatically escalating his effort to acquire the territory despite assertions that the Arctic island is not for sale.
Trump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
This is mad king stuff, for real.
This seems right (Trump likes Carney>Canada), + the quote is v unexpected (+ inconsistent with US Nat Sec Policy, position of USTR, US Ambo, ++).
Trump’s general disposition towards Carney (plus own plans for China visit/deal), may spare us from US retaliation for now, but durably?? Not sure.
Trump’s general disposition towards Carney (plus own plans for China visit/deal), may spare us from US retaliation for now, but durably?? Not sure.
Say what you will about Carney, but Trump seems to like him personally more than he likes Canada overall.
Trump: "it's a good thing for [Carney] to sign a trade deal—if you can get a deal with China you should do that"
Trump: "it's a good thing for [Carney] to sign a trade deal—if you can get a deal with China you should do that"
January 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
This seems right (Trump likes Carney>Canada), + the quote is v unexpected (+ inconsistent with US Nat Sec Policy, position of USTR, US Ambo, ++).
Trump’s general disposition towards Carney (plus own plans for China visit/deal), may spare us from US retaliation for now, but durably?? Not sure.
Trump’s general disposition towards Carney (plus own plans for China visit/deal), may spare us from US retaliation for now, but durably?? Not sure.
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🇫🇷 La France a déjà déployé "une première équipe de militaires" au Groenland dans le cadre d'une mission militaire européenne, et va dépêcher "dans les prochains jours" de nouveaux "moyens terrestres, aériens et maritimes" dans le territoire autonome danois, a annoncé jeudi Emmanuel Macron.
January 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🇫🇷 La France a déjà déployé "une première équipe de militaires" au Groenland dans le cadre d'une mission militaire européenne, et va dépêcher "dans les prochains jours" de nouveaux "moyens terrestres, aériens et maritimes" dans le territoire autonome danois, a annoncé jeudi Emmanuel Macron.
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In economics this is known as a Maralago improvement.
Sen. Kevin Cramer: "Maybe the point should be if you're the attorney for Jay Powell and you want to avoid an indictment, how about you go to Jeanine Pirro and say, 'I'll make a deal. I'll step down today if you drop the investigation today.' To me, that would be a win win for everybody."
January 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
In economics this is known as a Maralago improvement.
« on every unclassified and classified network »
what could possibly go wrong?
what could possibly go wrong?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's xAI platform, Grok, into military networks as part of a new "AI acceleration strategy" during a visit to SpaceX.
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 AM
« on every unclassified and classified network »
what could possibly go wrong?
what could possibly go wrong?
Ssshh!!!! Say nothing.
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Ssshh!!!! Say nothing.
A remarkable statement by a central banker. The implications are enormous.
“Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats.”
“Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats.”
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A remarkable statement by a central banker. The implications are enormous.
“Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats.”
“Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats.”
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Powell‘s words are clear and chilling.
The Fed can’t defend itself from the White House. The Senate and the courts will have to step up. Will they?
The Fed can’t defend itself from the White House. The Senate and the courts will have to step up. Will they?
"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Powell‘s words are clear and chilling.
The Fed can’t defend itself from the White House. The Senate and the courts will have to step up. Will they?
The Fed can’t defend itself from the White House. The Senate and the courts will have to step up. Will they?
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Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
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No, he doesn't
He does know that the Pilgrims arrived 405 years ago
doesn't he...
doesn't he...
Trump: "I'm a fan of Denmark too. They've been very nice to me. But the fact that they had a boat land there [Greenland] 500 years ago doesn't mean they own the land. I'm sure we had lots of boats go there also."
January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
No, he doesn't
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
If they can’t get them on “readiness, training, performance, [and] casualties” they will get them on “command climate”.
The review, outlined in a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR, comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told admirals and generals in September that women must meet the "highest male standard." n.pr/49n8NEN
Pentagon will begin review of 'effectiveness' of women in ground combat positions
The review, outlined in a Pentagon memo obtained by NPR, comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told admirals and generals in September that women must meet the "highest male standard."
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
If they can’t get them on “readiness, training, performance, [and] casualties” they will get them on “command climate”.
100% this.
But read the whole thread. Well worth your time.
But read the whole thread. Well worth your time.
One last thing: this invasion is an interesting coda to one specific Q1 2025 Trump-ism: “we don’t need their oil,” in reference to Canada.
Maybe they don’t.
Maybe they don’t.
January 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
100% this.
But read the whole thread. Well worth your time.
But read the whole thread. Well worth your time.
reviving Keystone XL seems a lot less likely this morning
January 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
reviving Keystone XL seems a lot less likely this morning
Note, he never says “democratic”
Trump: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Note, he never says “democratic”
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Annex Canada, bomb Mexico ... the USMCA review this year may have some bumpy patches.
Trump on Sheinbaum: "The cartels are running Mexico. She's not running Mexico. We could be politically correct & nice and say, 'Oh, yes, she is.' No no. And I've asked her number times, 'Would you like us to take out the cartels?' ... something is gonna have to be done with Mexico."
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Annex Canada, bomb Mexico ... the USMCA review this year may have some bumpy patches.
And Trump is about to head into his lame-duck phase, which will make him easier to deal with, eh?
January 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
And Trump is about to head into his lame-duck phase, which will make him easier to deal with, eh?
Bootlegged in the sense of being broadcast & recorded up here in Canada. Us with our online streaming rules and broadcast licensing the USTR has called non-tariff barriers to trade.
I trust the Americans who have been happy to see the tape will be loudly defending Canada…
I trust the Americans who have been happy to see the tape will be loudly defending Canada…
All of these bootlegged copies of the 60 Minutes segment flooding my feed (saying, ‘Watch it quick! Before it disappears!’) makes me feel like I’m in the Soviet Union and just got some black market foreign newspaper I need to hide under a floorboard in my house.
This is where America is now
This is where America is now
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Bootlegged in the sense of being broadcast & recorded up here in Canada. Us with our online streaming rules and broadcast licensing the USTR has called non-tariff barriers to trade.
I trust the Americans who have been happy to see the tape will be loudly defending Canada…
I trust the Americans who have been happy to see the tape will be loudly defending Canada…