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The Art of Repeal

“President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island ‘including right, title and ownership.’”

News Story: https://apnews.com/article/trump-davos-housing-greenland-gaza-a2f3f4c18ba321c8025a3e208fc0ddf6

The Art of Repeal

He eyed up the ice for a deal,
Which he swore he could buy or would steal,
But now he’s retreating
From his warlike chest beating,
as if it had all been surreal.

— zumwalt (1/22/2026)

Comments on: "The Art of Repeal" (2)

  1. Lisa or Li's avatar

    May it stop. Soon.

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  2. shaun tenzenmen's avatar

    Ice is such a popular word in the USA these days….

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