"With the US president guided this time around by muscular far-right ideologues such as his policy and security adviser Stephen Miller, talk of seizing Greenland by force or other means must be taken very seriously"
"A year ago, at his inauguration for a second term, US president Trump did not mention Venezuela or Greenland, but he offered strong suggestions that his administration intended to push its weight around more freely - while, at the same time, promising to "stop all wars"."
"'The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation,' he declared. 'One that increases our wealth, expands our territory, builds our cities, raises our expectations and carries our flag into new and beautiful horizons.'"
The US president is guided by muscular far-right ideologues, including policy and security adviser Stephen Miller. Talk of seizing Greenland by force or other means is presented as a credible risk requiring serious attention. The administration combined promises to end wars with rhetoric suggesting a renewed push to project power and expand influence. Presidential language framed the United States as a growing nation that will increase wealth, expand territory, build cities, and carry its flag into new horizons. Expansionist statements and personnel choices together imply a willingness to use aggressive measures in pursuit of national aims.
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