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Actually very interesting and nuanced
https://youtu.be/1ts5wJ6OfzA

The best synthesis I've seen so far that is compatible with annexing threats:

Trump said he wants to weaken economies to make annexing easier. I buy it.

Why is Trump obsessed with annexing? I think someone convinced him that it's the most long-lasting legacy he can have as a president, to dramatically expand America's territory. I don't think he cares what gets annexed, as long as it's big. This is why he started with Canada and then pivoted to Greenland.

His first presidency was about trying to pump the market, but that's clearly ephemeral and maybe hard to do (🤪). Him wanting to go down in history for transforming the literal landscape of America fits better IMO.

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If it's all just theater to kick others into gear, would you take a $100 bet that the Trump administration doesn't put further logistical steps to annex any territory?

"Annexing threats" sound scary but I think the real reason he keeps doing it is to convince Europe to increase domestic defense spending to help cover europe against their domestic security issues (namely Russia) so US can focus on global security issues (namely China)

And looking at the news, we see evidence it is working