Summary

Donald Trump, previously committed to an “America First” foreign policy, has embraced an imperialist agenda in his second term.

He’s proposed Greenland’s annexation, pressuring Canada to join the U.S. as its 51st state, and threatening Panama Canal control.

Critics, including former allies, warn these actions undermine U.S. alliances, embolden adversaries like Russia and China, and disrupt global norms on sovereignty.

While supporters claim these moves address national security, allies such as Canada and Denmark have condemned the rhetoric, with experts warning of potential NATO conflicts and diplomatic fallout.

      • circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org
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        Crucially, the policies Trump wants are designed to make himself and his cronies richer. But they will not lower consumer prices – it’s quite the opposite in most cases.

        Hence the need for the diversion. Shit is about to get a lot worse and he’s hoping no one will notice.

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          Yup, get everyone distracted with Greenland and Canada while we fuck them over. And the media eats it up as usual.

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      Where did you see that? His MO his entire life has been a policy of “do whatever makes me the most money”

      That was his policy last term, and that’s still his policy this term.