As an American with Danish and Indian heritage, living in France as a European citizen, I'm deeply unsettled by the Trump administration's blatant disregard for international law. The President's assertion that he doesn't need the rule of law is a chilling reminder of history's most egregious imperialists. For Louis XIV, it was "L'état, c'est moi" – an absolute monarch's power over his domain. Now, with Trump, it's the "Donroe doctrine," where the Western Hemisphere is seen as a personal playground for his elite cohorts to exploit.
Trump's unapologetic enthusiasm for plunder is unnerving, especially when contrasted with America's long-held ideals of democracy and human rights. The world hasn't seen this level of unabashed pursuit of wealth since the British East India Company. It's a disturbing echo of Denmark's own colonial past, where Indian Tamils were trafficked as enslaved servants, and Danish Lutheran missionaries forcibly converted Greenlandic natives to Christianity.
My Danish-American mother may be descended from "righteous" immigrants – white, Protestant northern Europeans – but I feel the anguish of my Danish cousins in Denmark, who are dismayed by America's rejection of its most loyal ally. As a French citizen, I'd like to sing the Marseillaise with tears in my eyes, protesting against American fascism, not the Nazis.
Trump's policies disproportionately affect immigrants of color, including those from India. My 95-year-old father, a naturalized US citizen since the 1960s and an aeronautical engineer who worked on the Apollo mission, is terrified that ICE will deport him due to his skin color. This is the kind of fear Trump wants to spread across Europe – a fear of persecution based on skin tone.
Denmark's history with Greenland and its indigenous people is no less egregious than America's treatment of Native Americans under "manifest destiny." The Danish government's claim to sovereignty over Greenland, once a territory sold to the US, is now being threatened by Trump's ICE units. This is a classic land deal between an imperial power and a smaller one – only this time, it's a new kind of imperialism.
The European court of justice has ruled that Denmark's "ghetto law" may be illegal under EU law. Yet, this draconian policy aims to expel unwanted immigrants, which sounds eerily familiar in Trump's America. If we want to preserve the rule of law and our values, we must be prepared to defend it against the likes of Trump.
Trump's unapologetic enthusiasm for plunder is unnerving, especially when contrasted with America's long-held ideals of democracy and human rights. The world hasn't seen this level of unabashed pursuit of wealth since the British East India Company. It's a disturbing echo of Denmark's own colonial past, where Indian Tamils were trafficked as enslaved servants, and Danish Lutheran missionaries forcibly converted Greenlandic natives to Christianity.
My Danish-American mother may be descended from "righteous" immigrants – white, Protestant northern Europeans – but I feel the anguish of my Danish cousins in Denmark, who are dismayed by America's rejection of its most loyal ally. As a French citizen, I'd like to sing the Marseillaise with tears in my eyes, protesting against American fascism, not the Nazis.
Trump's policies disproportionately affect immigrants of color, including those from India. My 95-year-old father, a naturalized US citizen since the 1960s and an aeronautical engineer who worked on the Apollo mission, is terrified that ICE will deport him due to his skin color. This is the kind of fear Trump wants to spread across Europe – a fear of persecution based on skin tone.
Denmark's history with Greenland and its indigenous people is no less egregious than America's treatment of Native Americans under "manifest destiny." The Danish government's claim to sovereignty over Greenland, once a territory sold to the US, is now being threatened by Trump's ICE units. This is a classic land deal between an imperial power and a smaller one – only this time, it's a new kind of imperialism.
The European court of justice has ruled that Denmark's "ghetto law" may be illegal under EU law. Yet, this draconian policy aims to expel unwanted immigrants, which sounds eerily familiar in Trump's America. If we want to preserve the rule of law and our values, we must be prepared to defend it against the likes of Trump.
I'm with you on this one 
. How can anyone ignore the blatant disregard for international law? It's like they're rewriting the rules as they go along 
. The idea that America is above the law is just plain scary 
. And Trump's enthusiasm for plunder is just... wow, what a dark time we're living in 
. I'm worried about all those people who are being terrorized by ICE, my heart goes out to them 
. We need to stand up against this kind of fascism and make some noise 
. The fact that Trump's policies disproportionately affect people of color is just unacceptable 
. We need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions and demand better 
.
Trump's actions are literally giving me anxiety 
I get why people are scared of his policies on immigration - they're basically saying anyone who isn't from the US is a threat 
My friends who have family members from India and Africa are freaking out, and honestly so am I 
Newsflash: just because you're a powerful person doesn't mean you can ignore international law 
Like, have we not been great for, like, ever? 
They're all like "what's going on in the US?" and I'm like "yeah, it's a nightmare 
"
. I mean, he's just being himself, you know? A normal guy who gets things done without all that fancy politeness 
. The rules are meant to be broken, and if Trump's willing to shake things up, more power to him! His whole "Donroe doctrine" thing is actually kinda cool – a refreshingly honest take on how the West should deal with its own backyard 
.
. The EU court ruling against Denmark's "ghetto law" is the one that really bothers me – how about we focus on fixing our own mess instead of throwing rocks at each other 
. And Trump's policies affecting immigrants of color? That's just a case of people not being able to adapt to changing times 
. We should be supporting our own American heroes who are working hard every day, not whining about politicians 
. I mean, America used to be about freedom and equality for everyone, but now it feels like the system is rigged against certain groups. It's not just immigrants who are affected, either - people like my friend whose parents came from India and were treated unfairly because of their nationality. We need to stand up for what's right and make sure that everyone is treated equally 
.
. Trump's ego trip is starting to feel like a toxic mix of Peter Pan and Napoleon Bonaparte - minus the charm, of course. As someone who's had to deal with France's own bureaucratic nightmares, I'm no stranger to red tape, but at least our leaders don't make it look so... cartoonish 
. And can we talk about how Trump's policies are basically a modern-day version of the British East India Company's "divide and conquer" strategy? I mean, who needs actual diplomacy when you can just nuke someone's economy and watch them beg for mercy? 
. It's not cool to just brush that under the rug and pretend everything is fine.
.
.
. We can't let people like Trump undermine the rule of law and trample on democratic values without speaking out against it 
.
!
. The US has a long history of colonialism & oppression - we can't just erase it and pretend everything is okay 
. It's not just about America, it's about the world being a more fair & equal place 
. We can't let politicians like Trump get away with ignoring international law or exploiting vulnerable communities for their own gain 
, and the third side being "Fascism". The power of one side is crushing the law and fascism is the result. It's like when you try to balance an equation but one side keeps growing 
. i mean, america used to be all about freedom and human rights, but now it just feels like they're gonna do whatever they want without any consequences 
.