just a little ethnic cleansing then we can build a hotel
dementia donnie in depends
Trump is doubling down on his Gaza real estate fantasy, now threatening to cut aid to Jordan and Egypt if they don’t agree to forcibly absorb displaced Palestinians—because what’s a little diplomatic blackmail in the middle of a humanitarian crisis? Meanwhile, he’s issued an ultimatum to Hamas: return all hostages by Saturday or “all hell will break out.” (because the president has the vocabulary of an 8 year old) Asked what that means, Trump played his favorite game: vague threats of military action. And in case his “Gaza is a real estate opportunity” idea wasn’t dystopian enough, he also clarified that Palestinians wouldn’t be allowed to return. Because nothing says stability and peace like ethnic cleansing with a luxury resort on top.
Source: washingtonpost.com
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hope you "no on genocide joe" morons are happy
Flowers decorated as an American flag are seen on a road leading to the U.S. Embassy compound ahead of its official opening in Jerusalem on May 13, 2018. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
Trump’s latest fever dream? Kicking out 2 million Palestinians and turning Gaza into a beachfront real estate project. Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Trump declared the U.S. would "own" Gaza, resettle its population elsewhere, and redevelop the ruins into a luxury resort hub—because when he looks at a humanitarian crisis, he sees a casino opportunity. The global response has been overwhelmingly negative (except from Netanyahu, who called it a “remarkable idea”), and many have rightfully labeled it ethnic cleansing. Even Trump’s own party freaked out when he suggested sending U.S. troops to oversee the process, forcing him to walk that part back. But his administration is still pushing the idea that Palestinians must be forcibly removed for Gaza to be rebuilt—a plan that sounds less like diplomacy and more like a dystopian real estate pitch.
Source: washingtonpost.com
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conservatives want greenland - except for the people who live there, those DAM LIBRULS
The statue of Hans Egede, the Dano-Norwegian Lutheran missionary who founded Nuuk, overlooks the capital city in Greenland. (Sebastien Van Malleghem for The Washington Post)
What started as a punchline in 2019 is now a full-blown diplomatic crisis—frumpy is once again pushing for U.S. control of Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for Western security. While Denmark has firmly rejected the idea, they’re not taking it lightly this time, ramping up military spending and scrambling for European support. Meanwhile, Trump allies in Congress have already introduced a "Make Greenland Great Again" Act to back negotiations, and right-wing think tanks are daydreaming about what kind of U.S. territory it could become—just not a state, because, as Heritage Foundation scholars warned, Greenlanders are *gasp* SOCIALISTLIBTARDS. With Greenland’s local government increasingly frustrated with Danish rule, frump may be banking on an independence movement to help him land his prize. But Denmark and the rest of Europe seem to be gearing up for a fight.
Source: washingtonpost.com
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trump really really wants greenland lmfao what the f*ck
trump trying to figure out if he needs his diaper changed
President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a "horrendous" tirade on Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, demanding the keys to Greenland. When Frederiksen reiterated that the icy island isn't on the market, Trump threatened punitive tariffs against Denmark. Because nothing says diplomacy like a tantrum over not being able to buy the world's largest ice cube.
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Trump ignores the congress and scotus to save tiktok
Trump tries to ban tiktok then congratulates himself for saving it
In the greatest flip flop everyone saw coming, Trump first signed an executive order to ban TikTok, claiming it was a threat to national security. Now, he’s promising to swoop in during his next term to "save" it—because what’s a little whiplash between him and his favorite drama? Forget Congress and SCOTUS; who needs checks and balances when you can just rewrite the script on a whim? It’s the kind of bold, chaotic leadership that screams, "I’ll fix the mess I made, but only if you rehire me." Truly, this is the TikTok content we didn’t ask for.
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trump's global real estate shopping spree: greenland edition
Trump, seen here with a copy of Risk, contemplating his next 'strategic acquisition'.
Congratulations, America! As Trump prepares for his second term, he's decided that the best way to secure our nation's future is by playing Monopoly with actual countries. Because nothing says 'diplomatic genius' quite like threatening military action to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal. Trump, ever the subtle negotiator, hasn't ruled out using military force, because why not mix a little 19th-century Imperialism into our 21st-century politics?
In other words, Trump's version of 'foreign policy' is akin to a toddler demanding candy in the checkout aisle—'give it to me, or else!' But sure, let's entertain the idea of expanding the U.S. borders as if annexing Canada is a pie-in-the-sky dream instead of a logistical and legal nightmare. Meanwhile, Congress and foreign capitals are reacting with the appropriate levels of horror and disbelief, as they brace for the coming era of Trump's 'Make America Bigger' campaign.
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trump's world tour of imperial delusions
Donald Trump Jr. lands in Nuuk, Greenland, because who doesn't love a good annexation trip complete with scenic fjords and geopolitical tension?
Because nothing screams 21st-century diplomacy like a good old-fashioned land grab, President-elect Trump has decided that the U.S. simply must have Greenland, the Panama Canal, and yes, even Canada. Why stop at a mere wall when you can expand your empire instead? In other words, why not scare the pants off of everyone's favorite maple syrup suppliers and tropical canal owners just because you can? Trump's 'Madman Strategy' seems to be less about actual acquisition and more about unleashing chaos, reminiscent of the Monroe Doctrine—because who doesn't love a policy that's over 200 years old and dripping with imperial vibes? But sure, let's call it a negotiating tactic, Dan Hamilton. After all, nothing says 'let's make a deal' like threatening military force to protect us from the big bad Chinese and Russian ships. Welcome back to the 1800s, folks.
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greenland for sale: trump's real estate fantasy in the arctic
An aerial view of the future Trump Greenland Golf Resort, complete with snow-covered fairways and a potential new base for 'national security'—because that's not ominous at all.
In a move that absolutely screams 'diplomatic genius,' Donald Trump has rekindled his burning desire to purchase Greenland, because apparently, nothing says 'national security' like acquiring an icy landmass with a population smaller than a mid-sized American town. This stunningly strategic vision was bolstered by his chip-off-the-old-block son, Donald Trump Jr., who made a totally coincidental tourist jaunt to the island—clearly just to enjoy the breathtaking views and not scout for future Trump Tower sites.
During a recent news conference, Trump left the door wide open for military or economic persuasion to make this dream come true. Because, naturally, when you can't buy your neighbor's backyard, just threaten to take it by force. Who knew imperialism could be so... modern?
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buying greenland: because why not?
Trump's real estate portfolio gets an international upgrade: Greenland and the Panama Canal (pending reality check).
In the latest episode of 'The Art of the Deal: World Domination Edition', President-elect Trump dreams big with a totally realistic strategy to annex Greenland and the Panama Canal. Why? Well, because nothing screams 'stable genius' like trying to purchase sovereign territories. According to Brown University's Amanda Lynch, climate change is opening up new trade routes in the Arctic, but sure, let's ignore the environmental devastation and focus on Trump's wet dream of toll-free shipping lanes. And while we're rewriting geography, we might as well make Canada the 51st state—because 'great ideas' are all the rage these days.
Professor Lynch sagely points out that annexing these places isn't as simple as waving a magic wand or tweeting it into existence. Sovereign nations and Indigenous communities might have an opinion on their own status, but hey, why let that get in the way of a good fantasy? In other words, Trump might want to stick to building hotels and playing golf, and leave geopolitics to the grown-ups.
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Trump threatens the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal
In a plotline ripped straight from a bad history textbook, Trump reportedly considered retaking the Panama Canal, because clearly, what’s more patriotic than reversing decades of international treaties? Panamanians, understandably, were not amused. Maybe he thought he could slap his name on it and call it “The Trump Canal,” but the world wasn’t buying that one either.
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Trump Tries to Buy Greenland
Greenland
When real estate mogul meets geopolitics, you get Trump’s grand plan to buy Greenland. Yes, the icy, self-governing territory of Denmark. Because if you can build a gold-plated tower, why not try to acquire an entire country? Greenland politely declined the offer, but we can only wonder if Trump’s next pitch was going to be free Mar-a-Lago memberships for all Danes.
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