Karl Mathiesen
Senior correspondent at POLITICO who reports on climate, energy and transatlantic politics, providing on-the-ground reporting about U.S. ambassadors in Europe for this episode.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 29min
Diplomats or disruptors — when Trump’s ambassadors get ‘rude’
Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and foreign policy expert. Karl Mathiesen, POLITICO senior correspondent on climate and transatlantic politics. They discuss recent high-profile clashes by American envoys in Europe. Conversations cover public social media spats, breaking ties with lawmakers, limits on access in capitals, and whether actions signal a new U.S. approach to Europe.
