“Trump Wants America to Be a Conqueror”: Paul Rieckhoff on a Frightening New Global Reality
January 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelPaul Rieckhoff unpacks a disturbing analysis pulled by reporter Dan Lamothe, explaining how Donald Trump aspires to shift America into the category of conquerors, going beyond past episodes where the United States toppled hostile regimes to now targeting longtime allies that pose no threat. Rieckhoff warns that the world is watching a United States willing to occupy or undermine friendly nations as Trump pushes to dominate the Western Hemisphere, raising urgent questions about America’s role, credibility, and the future of global stability. #foreignpolicy
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