Trump floats claims for Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

Oh, but he's only joking - well, maybe, so they say. Or sort of joking with Canada, and maybe not joking with Greenland - saying that "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" doesn't sound like a joke . . . and um, not sure about what the about Panama Canal thing is?

Trump Jokes Canada Becoming 51st US State 'A Great Idea'

US President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday it would be "a great idea" for Canada to become the 51st US state, teasing on social media that "many Canadians" welcome the idea, as Ottawa is wracked by a political crisis.

www.barrons.com

Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion

Trump didn't explain how such a takeover would be possible, given that the U.S. relinquished control of the canal to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977.

apnews.com

 

[superchuck500]

 

[fooferdoggie]

trump keeps thinking tariffs are a threat. its like pointing a pistol at your head and treating to shoot someone else.

 

[superchuck500]

trump keeps thinking tariffs are a threat. its like pointing a pistol at your head and treating to shoot someone else.

He’s also wrong about the trade deficit with Canada. It’s so stupid.

Despite Trump's claims, U.S. doesn't really have a trade deficit with Canada. Here's why

Yes — but only if you include oil.

nationalpost.com

Setting the Record Straight on Canada-U.S. Trade

Setting the Record Straight on Canada-U.S. Trade

economics.td.com

 

[Dragon]

Respect has to be earned. Trump don't understand that. Bullying will never get anyone respect - Anger is a more likely respons

 

[Optimus Prime]

 

[Optimus Prime]

Trump tells Denmark’s PM he’s serious about taking over Greenland in ‘fiery’ call

President has wanted the U.S. to obtain Greenland since his first term

www.independent.co.uk

 

[bird]

Trump tells Denmark’s PM he’s serious about taking over Greenland in ‘fiery’ call

President has wanted the U.S. to obtain Greenland since his first term

www.independent.co.uk

If I were Denmark, I would quietly ask NATO to send some troops over to Greenland.

Of course, this whole exercise by Trump could very well be marching orders to Trump by Putin.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Donald Trump has said he believes the US will take control of Greenland, after details emerged of a “horrendous” call in which he made economic threats to Denmark, which has said the territory is not for sale.

Speaking onboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said: “I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that the Arctic island’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us”.

“I do believe Greenland, we’ll get because it really has to do with freedom of the world,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the United States, other than we’re the one that can provide the freedom.”


Since his re-election, Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring the Arctic island, which is controlled by Denmark but has a large degree of autonomy.

His latest comments follow a “horrendous” phone call with the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, during which Trump was said to be aggressive and confrontational in his attempt to take over the island.

Five current and former senior European officials told the Financial Timesthat the call had gone very badly. “It was horrendous,” said one of the sources.

“It was a cold shower,” another told the paper. “Before, it was hard to take seriously, but I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous.”…….

Donald Trump says residents of Greenland want to be part of US

President tells reporters he believes US will take control of island, after reports of ‘horrendous’ call with Denmark PM

www.theguardian.com

 

[Dragon]

Donald Trump has said he believes the US will take control of Greenland, after details emerged of a “horrendous” call in which he made economic threats to Denmark, which has said the territory is not for sale.

Speaking onboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said: “I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that the Arctic island’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us”.

“I do believe Greenland, we’ll get because it really has to do with freedom of the world,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the United States, other than we’re the one that can provide the freedom.”


Since his re-election, Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring the Arctic island, which is controlled by Denmark but has a large degree of autonomy.

His latest comments follow a “horrendous” phone call with the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, during which Trump was said to be aggressive and confrontational in his attempt to take over the island.

Five current and former senior European officials told the Financial Timesthat the call had gone very badly. “It was horrendous,” said one of the sources.

“It was a cold shower,” another told the paper. “Before, it was hard to take seriously, but I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous.”…….

Donald Trump says residents of Greenland want to be part of US

President tells reporters he believes US will take control of island, after reports of ‘horrendous’ call with Denmark PM

www.theguardian.com

Well he thinks he is the king of the world and can just demand whatever he wants. This is not about freedom but about ressources and wealths

 

[MT15]

Well he thinks he is the king of the world and can just demand whatever he wants. This is not about freedom but about ressources and wealths

And the gaslighting he commits by saying that the US takeover of Greenland is about “freedom” is something to see.