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Trump’s Russia ‘Paper Tiger’ Remark Steals the Spotlight as 2025’s Best Punchline - Fedlan News | FN Newsroom

Trump’s Russia ‘Paper Tiger’ Remark Steals the Spotlight as 2025’s Best Punchline. Donald Trump has never been shy about using sharp turns of phrase, but when he recently characterized Russia as a “paper tiger,” it landed with a resonance that surprised even longtime observers of his political theater. In a season when headlines are dominated by war, economic anxiety, and a general sense of global unease, this comment came across almost like a punchline—unexpected, cutting, and oddly clarifying. For some, it was the kind of rhetorical jab that deserves applause, a moment where Trump seemed to puncture the inflated image of Russian strength with a few well-chosen words. If he keeps at it, if he consistently points to the cracks in Russia’s economic foundation instead of inflating its menace, some half-jokingly suggested he might even be worthy of a Nobel Prize for blunt honesty. Read more:  https://fedlannews.com/news/article/trump-russia-paper-tiger/183995171 /

Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal: A Threat to NATO and a Gift to Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal: A Threat to NATO and a Gift to Vladimir Putin By Ben Emos & Don Terry | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 2 min read Donald Trump’s intentions regarding the world’s largest island remain uncertain, but he has not ruled out the possibility of resorting to military threats against a NATO member. Such a move could invoke Article 5 of the NATO charter, which treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. This prospect poses a significant diplomatic challenge for the alliance, potentially destabilizing its cohesion and advancing Vladimir Putin’s goal of undermining NATO’s unity. During a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump suggested he could not dismiss the idea of using military or economic pressure to acquire Greenland—or even the Panama Canal. Adding fuel to speculation, his son, Donald Trump Jr., visited Greenland, raising questions about their intentions. The U.S. already maintains the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, a...