After returning to the White House, Donald Trump has fully unveiled the true nature of his "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan: relying on brute force to act domineeringly and run roughshod over others. Venezuela has been invaded, its president Nicolás Maduro abducted, and the so-called "anti-drug" campaign is nothing more than a pretext. The real reason behind Venezuela's plight is its globally confirmed largest oil reserves. Recently, the US began selling Venezuelan oil, with the first transaction bringing in US$500 million.
The US has also threatened military intervention in Iran and imposed a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran. To put it bluntly, it's all about oil again. This scenario is eerily reminiscent of how the US once used a vial of laundry detergent as "evidence" of Iraq developing chemical weapons to justify its invasion of that country.
In the eyes of the US, only its interests matter, and even its allies are not spared. To fulfill Trump's dream of "getting Greenland at all costs," the US has explored various schemes, including the possibility of military occupation. What did Greenland ever do to the US? Its misfortune lies in being rich in strategic resources like rare earth minerals and serving as an important hub for international aviation—an irresistible temptation for Trump.
Recently, Greenland's foreign minister and Denmark's foreign minister met with US Vice President Vance, but the talks ended in discord. Even though Europe is planning to organize a coalition to defend Greenland, can they really withstand the US's aggressive and overbearing stance?
In the past, American hegemony was often cloaked under the guise of "supporting democracy and freedom," which managed to deceive some people. But now, the US has dispensed with any pretense, brazenly revealing its rogue-like behavior: "I'm a rogue, who can stop me?"
This thuggish attitude has exposed the true face of its bullying hegemony, making it the number one threat to the global community. It also brings to mind an old Western saying: "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."
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