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Ben Norton
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Donald Trump is a colonialist who is serious about expanding the US empire's territory. In an executive order, Trump praised William McKinley for his tariffs and his "expansion of territorial gains for the Nation". McKinley colonized Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Hawaii.

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Ben Norton
@bennorton.com

At his inauguration, Trump promised to “expand our territory”, invoked the colonialist “Manifest Destiny”, and vowed to take over the Panama Canal. He has since repeated this colonial promise. He also hinted at using military force to colonize Greenland. geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/01/23/t...

geopoliticaleconomy.comTrump vows to 'expand' US territory, invokes Manifest Destiny, hints at military force in Panama & Greenland - Geopolitical Economy ReportAt inauguration, US President Donald Trump promised to "expand our territory", invoked colonialist "Manifest Destiny", vowed to take over Panama Canal. He hinted at military force to colonize Greenlan...