Why Trump’s Greenland Plan Makes Sense (If You Know U.S. History)

Trump floated the idea of acquiring Greenland — and most Americans instantly dismissed it as absurd. But that reaction reveals a much bigger issue: we don’t understand U.S. history, geopolitics, or how America became a global power. In this episode of The Elliot Omanson Show, Elliot breaks down America’s long history of territorial acquisitions — from Alaska and the Louisiana Purchase to the U.S. Virgin Islands — and explains why leverage, tariffs, and even military pressure have always been part of serious negotiations. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges the emotional, surface-level takes dominating the media narrative.