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The Don Lemon Show

LEMON DROP | Trump's Expansionist Dreams - A Global Land Grab

The Don Lemon Show

18Hundred LLC.

Society & Culture, News

3.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Let's take a deep dive into one of Trump’s lesser-discussed obsessions: expansionism—his fascination with adding territory to the U.S. and taking over other countries. From floating the idea of buying Greenland to making eyebrow-raising comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, it’s not just bluster—it’s rooted in something deeper. Don explores how this imperial fantasy traces back to Trump’s admiration for President William McKinley, a leader best known for overseas expansion and empire-building. What does this say about Trump’s worldview—and the kind of power he’s really after? It’s more than nostalgia—it’s a warning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I want to take you on a journey right now, a journey that might seem a little odd at first glance,

0:34.5

but one that speaks to the heart of American identity, ambition,

0:38.5

and even obsession. We're talking about Donald Trump and his relentless fixation on expanding

0:44.5

America's borders. Recently, he hasn't been able to stop talking about it. It seems in every

0:50.8

single interview he is threatening to invade Panama or Greenland or Canada.

0:55.5

And you might be asking why Panama, why Greenland, why Canada, and why all of a sudden

1:00.1

is Trump constantly invoking former President William McKinley?

1:04.8

Well, hold on because I'm going to take you on a journey.

1:08.3

It's going to be take a minute to break down, okay?

1:10.8

So let's start with Trump.

1:12.0

Throughout his political career, he has often painted a picture of American greatness

1:16.8

tied not to economic might or military power, but to land territory that embodies our national

1:23.2

destiny.

1:24.4

For Trump, the very idea of expanding American influence isn't confined to policy rhetoric

1:29.3

or trade deals. It's a matter of geography. Listen. It will have a huge impact. To further

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