All In with Chris Hayes TACO returns: Trump ‘isolated and humiliated’ by Greenland saga
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Jan 22, 2026 
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor and foreign policy expert, joins labor reporter Antonia Hilton to dissect Trump's recent global humiliations, notably the Greenland saga. They delve into how Trump's isolation has eroded the rules-based international order, highlighting the consequences for U.S. allies and diplomacy. Hilton shares a gut-wrenching report on the Bazan family's traumatic encounter with ICE, bringing light to the aggressive immigration tactics that threaten families across America. Together, they reveal the alarming political landscape shaping these events.
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The Taco Cycle Of Crisis And Retreat
- The "taco" pattern shows Trump pushes until resistance forces him to back down.
- Markets act as a key constraint, prompting iterative crises and retreats.
Sustain Resistance To Check Overreach
- Maintain constant, unified resistance to prevent executive overreach.
- Don't assume he will always back down; opposition must be durable.
Unity Drove Western Pushback
- European leaders stopped flattering Trump and instead presented a united front on Greenland.
- Their cohesion and market signals forced a rare presidential retreat.
