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"Weapons Grade Stupid"? The U.S. Plan for Greenland - William Spaniel
Rumors are swirling about the Trump Administration's interest in Greenland, and Europe is already starting to take action in region. But what is really going on in the Arctic? This video explores some of the more outlandish claims, the quality of their sources, and the actual domestic constraints U.S. domestic laws impose. We also do a deep dive into where Trump's apparent personal animosity for Denmark originates from.
0:00 U.S. Threats to Greenland
1:32 The Value of Greenland
5:26 Trump's Grievance Against Denmark
13:10 Europe's Response
17:23 U.S. Domestic Legal Constraints