“The Peace Candidate” enacting Putin’s agenda.
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.
Speaking to reporters less than two weeks before he takes office on Jan. 20 and as a delegation of aides and advisers that includes Donald Trump Jr. is in Greenland, Trump left open the use of the American military to secure both territories. Trump’s intention marks a rejection of decades of U.S. policy that has prioritized self-determination over territorial expansion.
“I’m not going to commit to that,” Trump said, when asked if he would rule out the use of the military. “It might be that you’ll have to do something. The Panama Canal is vital to our country.” He added, “We need Greenland for national security purposes.”
It is not only outrageous, but in normal times would be impeachable, to suggest taking a NATO ally territory by force. In fact, would this not trigger NATO response against the USA? Meanwhile, if nothing else, this give cover for Putin’s actions in Ukraine (and other nations in the area) and would justify China taking armed action against Taiwan.
Never thought I’d say that I miss John Bolton.
Whoops – super wrong there – Bolton likes the idea of getting Greenland. Doubt be would advocate force for it, but still.