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Trump wants to annex Greenland not so much for oil and strategic depth, but rather to boost his domestic ratings, as Putin did in part with Crimea. He then uses this boost to try to seize power and get re-elected for a third presidential term by mobilizing his cult-like audience. The same situation applies to Venezuela and, possibly, Iran. What do you think?
Trump wants to annex Greenland not so much for oil and strategic depth, but rather to boost his domestic ratings, as Putin did in part with Crimea. He then uses this boost to try to seize power and get re-elected for a third presidential term by mobilizing his cult-like audience. The same situation applies to Venezuela and, possibly, Iran. What do you think?