From Canada to Gaza, the Next Land Grab

What starts as talk can end in takeover.

When Donald Trump suggests annexing Canada, purchasing Greenland, or sending U.S. troops into Gaza, the instinctive reaction from many is to dismiss it as hyperbole, a distraction, or just another one of his headline-grabbing moments. But after nearly a decade of watching Trump upend political norms, and as someone who lived his chaos firsthand when it came to the rollercoaster inside the White House on foreign policy, one lesson is clear: we ignore his words at our peril.

The President's statements about territorial expansion—whether it's "joking" about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, re-upping his 2019 Greenland purchase proposal now backed by Republican Congressman Earl Carter of Georgia's bill(yes, he actually states Greenland should be renamed Red, White, and Blueland) or hinting at sending U.S. forces into Gaza — should not be dismissed outright. These comments might not always translate into immediate policy actions; however, they send dangerous signals to both our allies and adversaries. They reveal an underlying mindset, one where the United States, under his leadership, could disregard international norms, treaties, and alliances in favor of raw power plays. The implications for global stability, American trustworthiness, and the strength of our adversaries are significant.

Hyperbole or Real Intent?