A democratic politician warned that the search from Donald Trump to first -class national security “may not stop at Greenland,” suggesting that the president could intend to take over Poland or India.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, 46, wondered if the fascination of Trump for acquiring areas could extend to other countries and the hypothetical movement 'absurd' and 'a stupid way to mention foreign policy'.
“If Trump is so worried about Russia and China, he wants to take over Poland because they are limiting Russia?” Moulton brutally presented during a CNN interview on Saturday.
“Does he want to take over India because they borders China? Does he want to take over Mongolia, a bit between the two? “The conference member added.
“I mean, this is just absurd,” he said about the rhetorical proposition. “That is not how the United States works. It is a stupid way to pursue foreign policy. '
The speculation of Moulton comes after the 47th President Reporters told that it is 'no question' that the US 'must' have Greenland for national security purposes.
'We need Greenland very important for international safety. We must have Greenland, “Trump said during a press conference on Friday. 'It's not a matter of' do you think we can do without it? “We can't do it. '
Trump continued discussing observed 'national security threats', stating Chinese and Russian ships in Arctic Waterways as a 'threat to peace' that Demark is not willing to handle.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton (left), 46, wondered if President Donald Trump's fascination could extend to other countries and the hypothetical movement 'absurd' and 'a stupid way to keep foreign policy' during a CNN interview on Saturday
“If Trump is so worried about Russia and China, he wants to take over Poland because they are limiting Russia?” Moulton suggested
“We are not talking about peace for the United States. We are talking about world peace, “said Trump.
CNN's Jessica Dean played the clip of Trump's comments made before he asked the Massachusett's legislator if there is a real threat.
“What are these concerns about Russia and China's interest in the Arctic?” The CNN host asked. 'Are they real? Or is it just that you believe that he will pass this in the wrong way? '
Moulton then claimed that climate change is really the fault of what makes the North Pole area an 'urgent' national security problem.
'The irony is that [the threats] Are really really because of climate change, which reduces the ice in the North Pole area, making it much easier for ships to travel, “he said, adding that” Russia establishes many bases there. “
The conference member also suggested that Trump's hypothetical approach to protecting American boundaries 'will not strengthen our national security', but is 'in danger' instead.
Trump's approach “does not strengthen our national security, it actually endangers our national security because our greatest strength is our allies,” said Moulton.
'And if our allies cannot trust us, they will not fight for us. They will not rise against our opponents. And all that makes America much less safe. '
Moulton then suggested that the Trump government would be better off to 'help our allies', as 'America has been doing for decades'.
“The way in which America has tackled serious national security problems for decades is to call in” help, “he said, adding that the US does not have the forces to place all over the world. '
Moulton's speculation comes after the 47th president (photo) reporters told that it is 'no question' that the US must have greenland for national security purposes during a press conference on Friday
Vice President JD Vance was the newest Trump envoy to travel to the icy island in an attempt to test the waters on a possible American annexation.
In a challenging speech during a fleeting visit to an American base on Greenland, Vance has warned in recent years to threaten Russian and Chinese activities in the North Pole.
He said that Trump was right to talk about taking over the territory, which has been under Danish control for three centuries.
But he played the prospect that American troops were sent to take the island by force.
“The president has clearly said that he does not think that military violence will be needed, but he absolutely believes that Greenland is an important part of safety, not only from the United States, but also of the world and of course also the people of Greenland,” he said.
The vice-president made the controversial trip to Greenland with his wife Usha but had to give up plans for an excursion to a traditional dog sled race after local protests.
He dined with American soldiers on the Pituffik military base in the North Pole area north of the island, held by America since 1951.
He reportedly told them: “Denmark did not do a good job to keep Greenland safe … We cannot bury our heads in the sand – or in this case in the snow – and pretend that the Chinese are not interested in this country mass.”
Vance added: “What we think is going to happen is that the Groenlanders, by self -determination, choose to become independent of Denmark, and then we will have conversations with the people of Greenland from there.”
Before he flew back to the US after just a few hours on the island, he could not explain how Greenland would afford independence-which is the long-term goal of the new coalition government-without his strong Danish subsidy.
