Sunday, January 12, 2025

Hitler's, I mean Trump’s talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert


President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics.  

Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy Greenland, take control of the Panama Canal and make Canada “the 51st state.” He declined to rule out “military or economic” coercion against either Greenland or the canal, and he said he was open to using “economic force” on America’s neighbor to the north.


I believe Donald Trump

When the US president-elect threatens Greenland, Panama and my country, Canada, I don’t think he’s joking.

Twelve days into 2025 and I have already broken what amounted to my one and only New Year’s resolution.

I made a vow not to succumb to the easy temptation to write about the madness every time Donald Trump pens an insult-laced tweet or bombastic statement – without, of course, using spell check.

My calculation was that there would be ample opportunity after the US president-elect takes the oath of office later this month to devote time and space to his manic meanderings.


Trump is planning 100 executive orders starting Day 1 on border, deportations and other priorities


President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.

Trump told Republican senators about the onslaught ahead during a private meeting on Capitol Hill. Many of the actions are expected to launch on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, when he takes office.

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