US President Donald Trump’s “silly season” has already caused irreparable damage to national security. Despite not holding office, Trump claims he will make the US an unreliable partner, disregarding historic alliances and international order. His absurd claims include seizing the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland.
Trump’s disdain for independent nations undermines opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s ambition to grab Taiwan. The soft power of the US has been lost due to his isolationist fantasy Manifest Destiny. Trump’s behavior is not that of a leader but rather an agent working for Putin or Xi.
Some suggest Trump uses his claims as a distraction from his failed campaign promise to bring down prices. Others think he’s engaged in Richard Nixon’s “madman” theory, intimidating people into submission. However, Trump’s true intentions are more sinister.
His plan to annex Greenland raises concerns about the state’s autonomy and its 56,000 population being only 10 times smaller than Wyoming’s 584,000. The District of Columbia also faces similar challenges in becoming a state, but Trump seems determined to stifle their progress.
Greenland’s prime minister, Mute Egede, takes a statesmanlike approach, working towards full independence and security in the Arctic region. This contrasts sharply with Trump’s jingoist outbursts and historical illiteracy.
Trump’s antics are reminiscent of the 1959 satirical movie The Mouse That Roared, where a small country gains control of a doomsday bomb to gain financial support. However, this time, it’s not just a comedic tale; it’s a serious warning about Trump’s unhinged ambitions threatening global stability.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jan/13/donald-trump-isnt-even-in-office-yet-and-silly-season-has-already-begun