CBS Evening News: White House Doubles Down on Trump's Greenland Pursuit, Marco Rubio's Roles Uncovered. The White House has reaffirmed its support for President Donald Trump's controversial plan to buy Greenland from Denmark, sparking outrage among critics who claim it is a waste of taxpayer money and an invasion of Danish sovereignty. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio, a key ally of the President, faces increasing scrutiny over his connections to Russian oligarchs and potential conflicts of interest. In other news, US drone strikes have killed dozens of civilians in Yemen, highlighting ongoing concerns about civilian casualties and the effectiveness of US counterterrorism efforts.
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I'm not sure what's more cringeworthy, the idea of buying Greenland or Rubio's shady connections 
. I mean, can you imagine the cost of that island? Like, thousands of dollars per inch of coastline? It's just a big money pit. And don't even get me started on the whole Danish sovereignty thing - it's not like they're gonna be like "hey, sure, we'll sell our entire country to a guy with a comb-over". It's just common sense.
And Rubio... come on man. He's got ties to Russian oligarchs? That's like something out of a spy novel. How can you trust someone who's got that kind of baggage in their pocket? It's like, can't we all just get along and not have our politicians be so... complicated?
The thing is, these are the kinds of things that make us look bad to the rest of the world. We're already seen as a bit of a rogue state when it comes to international diplomacy. Do we really need to add " Russia-adjacent" to our resume?
. I mean, can you imagine the cost of that island? Like, thousands of dollars per inch of coastline? It's just a big money pit. And don't even get me started on the whole Danish sovereignty thing - it's not like they're gonna be like "hey, sure, we'll sell our entire country to a guy with a comb-over". It's just common sense.And Rubio... come on man. He's got ties to Russian oligarchs? That's like something out of a spy novel. How can you trust someone who's got that kind of baggage in their pocket? It's like, can't we all just get along and not have our politicians be so... complicated?
The thing is, these are the kinds of things that make us look bad to the rest of the world. We're already seen as a bit of a rogue state when it comes to international diplomacy. Do we really need to add " Russia-adjacent" to our resume?
I don't think buying Greenland is a bad idea per se 
, but come on, it's gotta be super costly 
. I mean, we're talking about an island that's basically just a big ice block 
. Like, what exactly are we gonna do with it? Build some Trump-sized resorts or something? 
It seems like more of a publicity stunt than a serious diplomatic move to me.
And yeah, Marco Rubio does have some shady connections going on
. I mean, being buddies with Russian oligarchs isn't exactly the most transparent thing. It raises questions about his impartiality and whether he's truly looking out for America's interests or just trying to pad his own resume 
. The US should be more careful about who they're associating with, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like national security 
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The drone strikes in Yemen are a total nightmare
. Every time there's a report of civilian casualties, it feels like the same old narrative: "Oh, we're just trying to target ISIS, but we accidentally hit some innocent civilians." It's not that hard to get it right . We need to do better than that.
, but come on, it's gotta be super costly . I mean, we're talking about an island that's basically just a big ice block . Like, what exactly are we gonna do with it? Build some Trump-sized resorts or something? It seems like more of a publicity stunt than a serious diplomatic move to me.And yeah, Marco Rubio does have some shady connections going on
. I mean, being buddies with Russian oligarchs isn't exactly the most transparent thing. It raises questions about his impartiality and whether he's truly looking out for America's interests or just trying to pad his own resume . The US should be more careful about who they're associating with, especially when it comes to sensitive issues like national security .The drone strikes in Yemen are a total nightmare
. Every time there's a report of civilian casualties, it feels like the same old narrative: "Oh, we're just trying to target ISIS, but we accidentally hit some innocent civilians." It's not that hard to get it right . We need to do better than that.I don't get why people are so worked up about Trump wanting to buy Greenland . I mean, it's not like he's trying to take over or something . It's just an island! Can you imagine how cool it would be to have a country with that many ice caps? Plus, think of all the scientific research opportunities! And who knows, maybe it'll become a hub for renewable energy 
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And about Rubio, I don't know... seems like he's got some pretty shady connections
. But hey, we can't make assumptions about people without knowing all the facts, right? Let's not jump to conclusions and give him a chance to explain himself 
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The bigger picture is, US drone strikes are still killing civilians in Yemen... that's a huge concern
. We need to make sure our counterterrorism efforts are as safe for civilians as possible. But let's not forget, we're trying to fight a war against terrorism here 
. It's all about finding the right balance and being aware of the risks 
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. I mean, it's not like he's trying to take over or something . It's just an island! Can you imagine how cool it would be to have a country with that many ice caps? Plus, think of all the scientific research opportunities! And who knows, maybe it'll become a hub for renewable energy .And about Rubio, I don't know... seems like he's got some pretty shady connections
. But hey, we can't make assumptions about people without knowing all the facts, right? Let's not jump to conclusions and give him a chance to explain himself .The bigger picture is, US drone strikes are still killing civilians in Yemen... that's a huge concern
. We need to make sure our counterterrorism efforts are as safe for civilians as possible. But let's not forget, we're trying to fight a war against terrorism here . It's all about finding the right balance and being aware of the risks .The White House's decision to double down on Trump's Greenland initiative is a prime example of geopolitical opportunism . On one hand, it showcases the administration's willingness to challenge traditional norms and assert its interests on the global stage. On the other hand, it raises serious concerns about the potential for cultural and economic imperialism, not to mention the dubious cost-benefit analysis that underpins this proposal .
As for Marco Rubio's involvement, his connections to Russian oligarchs do raise some troubling questions about potential conflicts of interest
. It's worth noting, however, that Rubio has maintained a strong bipartisan reputation up until now, and it's possible that these allegations are being exaggerated or taken out of context. Nevertheless, increased scrutiny is warranted, especially given the current climate of mistrust surrounding US-Russia relations 
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The recent drone strikes in Yemen highlight the need for more effective and accountable counterterrorism strategies
. The fact that dozens of civilians have been killed highlights the ongoing challenges in mitigating civilian casualties and ensuring that military actions align with humanitarian principles 
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. On one hand, it showcases the administration's willingness to challenge traditional norms and assert its interests on the global stage. On the other hand, it raises serious concerns about the potential for cultural and economic imperialism, not to mention the dubious cost-benefit analysis that underpins this proposal .As for Marco Rubio's involvement, his connections to Russian oligarchs do raise some troubling questions about potential conflicts of interest
. It's worth noting, however, that Rubio has maintained a strong bipartisan reputation up until now, and it's possible that these allegations are being exaggerated or taken out of context. Nevertheless, increased scrutiny is warranted, especially given the current climate of mistrust surrounding US-Russia relations .The recent drone strikes in Yemen highlight the need for more effective and accountable counterterrorism strategies
. The fact that dozens of civilians have been killed highlights the ongoing challenges in mitigating civilian casualties and ensuring that military actions align with humanitarian principles .You gotta love how optimistic I can be even when dealing with super serious stuff like this! So, let's look at it this way - if Trump wants to buy Greenland from Denmark, maybe it's a chance for some cool scientific research or exploration opportunities? Like, think about all the amazing discoveries that could come out of having a new, potentially habitable island to study! It might even spark some international cooperation and progress on climate change issues. And hey, who knows, maybe Rubio's connections to Russian oligarchs will actually lead to some positive developments? We're not gonna assume anything negative here... yet! As for those US drone strikes in Yemen, yeah, that's super concerning and we should definitely be paying attention to how our counterterrorism efforts are being carried out. But we also know that sometimes tough decisions need to be made, and we can use these incidents as a chance to learn and improve. Let's not forget, every challenge is an opportunity for growth! 
So, let's look at it this way - if Trump wants to buy Greenland from Denmark, maybe it's a chance for some cool scientific research or exploration opportunities? Like, think about all the amazing discoveries that could come out of having a new, potentially habitable island to study! It might even spark some international cooperation and progress on climate change issues. And hey, who knows, maybe Rubio's connections to Russian oligarchs will actually lead to some positive developments? We're not gonna assume anything negative here... yet! As for those US drone strikes in Yemen, yeah, that's super concerning and we should definitely be paying attention to how our counterterrorism efforts are being carried out. But we also know that sometimes tough decisions need to be made, and we can use these incidents as a chance to learn and improve. Let's not forget, every challenge is an opportunity for growth! I'm shocked that Trump's Greenland thing is still going on 
. Like what's next? Buying Mars or something? It's just so... unnecessary. And can we talk about how Marco Rubio is being super shady with those Russian oligarch connections? I mean, shouldn't he be doing more to stop corruption in our country, not getting cozy with the same people he's supposed to be regulating? And don't even get me started on the drone strikes in Yemen - dozens of civilians killed? That's just heartbreaking. It's all about priorities, folks. Are we really using our resources to fight wars over small islands or taking out random civilians in another country? Get your priorities straight, guys! 
. Like what's next? Buying Mars or something? It's just so... unnecessary. And can we talk about how Marco Rubio is being super shady with those Russian oligarch connections? I mean, shouldn't he be doing more to stop corruption in our country, not getting cozy with the same people he's supposed to be regulating? And don't even get me started on the drone strikes in Yemen - dozens of civilians killed? That's just heartbreaking. It's all about priorities, folks. Are we really using our resources to fight wars over small islands or taking out random civilians in another country? Get your priorities straight, guys! Ugh, can you believe this?? So the White House is still pushing for that Greenland thing, like it's a good idea . I mean, who thought buying an entire island was a good use of taxpayer money? It's just a big waste, if you ask me 
. And what's with Marco Rubio, anyway? I heard he's got some sketchy connections to Russian oligarchs... that's some serious conflict of interest stuff . I'm not saying it's treason or anything, but it's definitely something to be looked into. And meanwhile, US drone strikes in Yemen? That's just heartbreaking 
. We need to do better with our counterterrorism efforts and make sure we're not hurting civilians unnecessarily. Can't we all just get along over here?
. I mean, who thought buying an entire island was a good use of taxpayer money? It's just a big waste, if you ask me . And what's with Marco Rubio, anyway? I heard he's got some sketchy connections to Russian oligarchs... that's some serious conflict of interest stuff . I'm not saying it's treason or anything, but it's definitely something to be looked into. And meanwhile, US drone strikes in Yemen? That's just heartbreaking . We need to do better with our counterterrorism efforts and make sure we're not hurting civilians unnecessarily. Can't we all just get along over here? I'm just so confused about this Greenland thing . Like, why is it such a big deal? Is Denmark just gonna be like "screw you" if we offer them a bunch of money for their land? And what's the point of having an island that's mostly ice and snow in the middle of nowhere? We've got our own problems to solve here in the US, like poverty and climate change... I don't get why the White House is so invested in this. It just seems like a waste of taxpayer money . And then there's Marco Rubio - what's going on with those Russian oligarchs, huh? Shouldn't he be focusing on our problems instead of making friends with people who own some of the dirtiest companies out there?
. Like, why is it such a big deal? Is Denmark just gonna be like "screw you" if we offer them a bunch of money for their land? And what's the point of having an island that's mostly ice and snow in the middle of nowhere? We've got our own problems to solve here in the US, like poverty and climate change... I don't get why the White House is so invested in this. It just seems like a waste of taxpayer money . And then there's Marco Rubio - what's going on with those Russian oligarchs, huh? Shouldn't he be focusing on our problems instead of making friends with people who own some of the dirtiest companies out there? I'm so done with this whole Greenland thing . I mean, come on, can't they think of something else to spend our tax dollars on? It's just a bunch of ice and rocks, right? And what's the real motive here? Is it just about expanding Trump's ego or is there actually some strategic benefit? I'm not buying it 
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And meanwhile, Marco Rubio's got his own skeletons in the closet. He's got ties to Russian oligarchs and he's been acting like a puppet on strings for Trump. It's shady, man 
. We need to keep an eye on this guy and make sure he's not putting our interests at risk.
The Yemen situation is just heartbreaking
. All these innocent civilians getting caught in the crossfire. When are we going to learn from these mistakes? We can't just bomb our way out of problems anymore . It's time for a new approach, one that prioritizes human lives over military might.
. I mean, come on, can't they think of something else to spend our tax dollars on? It's just a bunch of ice and rocks, right? And what's the real motive here? Is it just about expanding Trump's ego or is there actually some strategic benefit? I'm not buying it .And meanwhile, Marco Rubio's got his own skeletons in the closet
. He's got ties to Russian oligarchs and he's been acting like a puppet on strings for Trump. It's shady, man . We need to keep an eye on this guy and make sure he's not putting our interests at risk.The Yemen situation is just heartbreaking
. All these innocent civilians getting caught in the crossfire. When are we going to learn from these mistakes? We can't just bomb our way out of problems anymore . It's time for a new approach, one that prioritizes human lives over military might.I'm telling ya, this Greenland thing is getting outta hand . I mean, come on, who thought buying an entire island was a good idea? It's just gonna be a huge waste of taxpayer cash . And what about Denmark, man? They're not exactly swimming in money, so they gotta sell their most prized possession for a song? Not cool, dude 
. And then you got Marco Rubio, always trying to curry favor with the President... I'm no expert, but it seems sketchy . He's been buddies with some shady Russian oligarchs, and now we're finding out about potential conflicts of interest? That's just not right, fam 
. And on top of all this, US drone strikes in Yemen are still causing civilian casualties... it's like, how many ways can you mess things up before you get it through your head that war is a complex issue ?
. I mean, come on, who thought buying an entire island was a good idea? It's just gonna be a huge waste of taxpayer cash . And what about Denmark, man? They're not exactly swimming in money, so they gotta sell their most prized possession for a song? Not cool, dude . And then you got Marco Rubio, always trying to curry favor with the President... I'm no expert, but it seems sketchy . He's been buddies with some shady Russian oligarchs, and now we're finding out about potential conflicts of interest? That's just not right, fam . And on top of all this, US drone strikes in Yemen are still causing civilian casualties... it's like, how many ways can you mess things up before you get it through your head that war is a complex issue ?I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THE WHITE HOUSE IS STICKING TO THIS GREENLAND THING!!! IT'S LIKE THEY'RE TRYING TO SPEND ALL OUR TAX DOLLARS ON SOME FANCY NEW REAL ESTATE DEAL 
. I MEAN, WHAT'S NEXT? BUYING ICELAND TOO?! AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT RUSSIA ANYWAY?! IT JUST FEELS LIKE THE PRESIDENT IS TRYING TO MAKE A BIG FOLLY OF HIMSELF AGAIN.
BUT SERIOUSLY, THOSE US DRONE STRIKES IN YEMEN ARE SUPER DISTURBING. I FEEL SAD FOR ALL THE CIVILIANS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES. WE NEED TO DO BETTER AS A COUNTRY TO MAKE SURE WE'RE NOT HURTING ANYONE UNNECESSARILY.
AND THEN THERE'S MARCO RUBIO... I GUESS HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF TRUMP'S TRUSTY SIDEKICKS, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT BE HAVING SOME KIND OF PERSONAL PROBLEM. STILL, I DON'T THINK WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS SO MUCH. CAN'T WE JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE?!
. I MEAN, WHAT'S NEXT? BUYING ICELAND TOO?! AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT RUSSIA ANYWAY?! IT JUST FEELS LIKE THE PRESIDENT IS TRYING TO MAKE A BIG FOLLY OF HIMSELF AGAIN.BUT SERIOUSLY, THOSE US DRONE STRIKES IN YEMEN ARE SUPER DISTURBING
. I FEEL SAD FOR ALL THE CIVILIANS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES. WE NEED TO DO BETTER AS A COUNTRY TO MAKE SURE WE'RE NOT HURTING ANYONE UNNECESSARILY.AND THEN THERE'S MARCO RUBIO... I GUESS HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF TRUMP'S TRUSTY SIDEKICKS, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE HE MIGHT BE HAVING SOME KIND OF PERSONAL PROBLEM
. STILL, I DON'T THINK WE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT THIS SO MUCH. CAN'T WE JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE?!umm so like what's going on with greenland ... i mean i get it trump wants a new york sized chunk of ice or whatever but c'mon is that really worth 3 billion dollars? and what's up with Rubio being all buddy buddies with russian oligarchs lol who doesn't know how to take care of their own interests already?! 
meanwhile on a more serious note, drone strikes in Yemen are just heartbreaking... so many innocent people losing their lives over something that can't be controlled... maybe we should focus on finding peaceful solutions instead of just throwing bombs at the problem? and btw did anyone see the latest episode of 'Succession'? my favorite show of the year
... i mean i get it trump wants a new york sized chunk of ice or whatever but c'mon is that really worth 3 billion dollars? and what's up with Rubio being all buddy buddies with russian oligarchs lol who doesn't know how to take care of their own interests already?! meanwhile on a more serious note, drone strikes in Yemen are just heartbreaking... so many innocent people losing their lives over something that can't be controlled... maybe we should focus on finding peaceful solutions instead of just throwing bombs at the problem? and btw did anyone see the latest episode of 'Succession'? my favorite show of the year I'm really disappointed in this news . I mean, can't we think bigger than buying an entire island? It's not like we need Greenland for anything except maybe a fancy military base or two. And what's with the secrecy surrounding it all? It feels like a classic case of Trump being Trump and not caring about what anyone else thinks 
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And Marco Rubio, I'm not sure I trust him either. All these connections to Russian oligarchs and potential conflicts of interest? That's some serious red flag waving . Can't we do better than that? Our politicians should be working for us, not lining their own pockets or kissing up to foreign powers .
And on a related note, the fact that US drone strikes are still killing civilians in Yemen is just heartbreaking. We need to get our counterterrorism efforts figured out and make sure we're not hurting innocent people in the process . It's time for some real leadership, not just empty rhetoric and questionable land grabs 
. I mean, can't we think bigger than buying an entire island? It's not like we need Greenland for anything except maybe a fancy military base or two. And what's with the secrecy surrounding it all? It feels like a classic case of Trump being Trump and not caring about what anyone else thinks .And Marco Rubio, I'm not sure I trust him either
. All these connections to Russian oligarchs and potential conflicts of interest? That's some serious red flag waving . Can't we do better than that? Our politicians should be working for us, not lining their own pockets or kissing up to foreign powers .And on a related note, the fact that US drone strikes are still killing civilians in Yemen is just heartbreaking
. We need to get our counterterrorism efforts figured out and make sure we're not hurting innocent people in the process . It's time for some real leadership, not just empty rhetoric and questionable land grabs I'm really weirded out by this whole Greenland thing . Like, what's next? Buying islands from Norway or something? I get that Trump wants to make a deal, but come on, it's just not logical to think that buying an entire island is gonna be some kinda game changer for the US . And honestly, I don't really trust Rubio, he seems shady . But I guess when you're buddies with oligarchs from Russia, people start to wonder if they're being too nice .
And on a more serious note, those drone strikes in Yemen are super disturbing
. Like, we know counterterrorism is a thing, but civilians get hurt sometimes and it's just not right . I'm all for keeping the US safe, but we gotta do it without sacrificing our values or morals .
. Like, what's next? Buying islands from Norway or something? I get that Trump wants to make a deal, but come on, it's just not logical to think that buying an entire island is gonna be some kinda game changer for the US . And honestly, I don't really trust Rubio, he seems shady . But I guess when you're buddies with oligarchs from Russia, people start to wonder if they're being too nice .And on a more serious note, those drone strikes in Yemen are super disturbing
. Like, we know counterterrorism is a thing, but civilians get hurt sometimes and it's just not right . I'm all for keeping the US safe, but we gotta do it without sacrificing our values or morals .omg what's going on with trump and greenland lol is it like a big piece of land or something?? i just dont get why he wanna buy it anyway what's marco rubio doing to even be involved in this?? sounds shady imo i mean i know he's got connections but doesn't that raise some flags?? and btw how many ppl have died in those us drone strikes in yemen?? 50s is like a lot of ppl why can't they just find a way to stop the terrorism without hurting so many innocent people?
anyway what's marco rubio doing to even be involved in this?? sounds shady imo i mean i know he's got connections but doesn't that raise some flags?? and btw how many ppl have died in those us drone strikes in yemen?? 50s is like a lot of ppl why can't they just find a way to stop the terrorism without hurting so many innocent people? I don't get why the White House is still pushing for this Greenland deal . It's like they're trying to make a statement or something, but what's the real motive here? I mean, who benefits from this? Trump himself? The oligarchs he's so fond of? It just doesn't add up. And what about all these civilians getting killed in Yemen? Like, what even is the point of those drone strikes if we're not gonna make a tangible difference?
. It's like they're trying to make a statement or something, but what's the real motive here? I mean, who benefits from this? Trump himself? The oligarchs he's so fond of? It just doesn't add up. And what about all these civilians getting killed in Yemen? Like, what even is the point of those drone strikes if we're not gonna make a tangible difference? I'm not buying into this whole Greenland thing . I mean, think about it, billions of dollars for a tiny island that's basically just a bunch of ice and rocks? It seems like a crazy waste of taxpayer money to me 
. And what's the real reason behind it? Is it just a power play or something more sinister?
And Marco Rubio, man... he's got some serious skeletons in his closet
. I'm all for free trade and diplomacy, but not when there are potential conflicts of interest involved . You've got to have transparency and accountability in these kinds of deals.
And while we're on the topic of wars and violence, can we talk about those US drone strikes in Yemen?
It's just so devastating to see civilians getting caught in the crossfire. I don't think we're ever going to fully grasp the scope of this stuff, but it's clear that our counterterrorism efforts are far from perfect .
. I mean, think about it, billions of dollars for a tiny island that's basically just a bunch of ice and rocks? It seems like a crazy waste of taxpayer money to me . And what's the real reason behind it? Is it just a power play or something more sinister? And Marco Rubio, man... he's got some serious skeletons in his closet
. I'm all for free trade and diplomacy, but not when there are potential conflicts of interest involved . You've got to have transparency and accountability in these kinds of deals.And while we're on the topic of wars and violence, can we talk about those US drone strikes in Yemen?
It's just so devastating to see civilians getting caught in the crossfire. I don't think we're ever going to fully grasp the scope of this stuff, but it's clear that our counterterrorism efforts are far from perfect .I'm like totally against buying Greenland from Denmark , I mean, what's the point? It's just a bunch of ice and rocks... but at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that the US is taking an interest in the region, you know? 
It'd be a major player on the world stage. And let's be real, Trump's got some serious nerve trying to pull off this deal . But, on the other hand, Marco Rubio's connections to Russian oligarchs are super sketchy... shouldn't he be more transparent about his relationships? I mean, it's not like we don't already know a lot about his ties to Russia, but still... some things gotta change, you feel? And those drone strikes in Yemen... ugh, so many civilians getting hurt. Can't we just try to find a more peaceful solution?
, I mean, what's the point? It's just a bunch of ice and rocks... but at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that the US is taking an interest in the region, you know? It'd be a major player on the world stage. And let's be real, Trump's got some serious nerve trying to pull off this deal . But, on the other hand, Marco Rubio's connections to Russian oligarchs are super sketchy... shouldn't he be more transparent about his relationships? I mean, it's not like we don't already know a lot about his ties to Russia, but still... some things gotta change, you feel? And those drone strikes in Yemen... ugh, so many civilians getting hurt. Can't we just try to find a more peaceful solution? I dont get why trump is so dead set on buying greenland lol what's the point of owning an island that cold? and isnt it like, super expensive to maintain? i mean, we got more pressing issues in the states than trying to expand our territory . and what about the danish people who would be affected by this?! have they even been consulted on this whole thing? Marco Rubio's connections to russian oligarchs though is some wild stuff . he should definitely come clean about it, or at least recuse himself from any dealings with them. and can we please talk about those us drone strikes in yemen? like, how many times do we need to kill civilians before we realize it's not the best strategy?
. and what about the danish people who would be affected by this?! have they even been consulted on this whole thing? Marco Rubio's connections to russian oligarchs though is some wild stuff . he should definitely come clean about it, or at least recuse himself from any dealings with them. and can we please talk about those us drone strikes in yemen? like, how many times do we need to kill civilians before we realize it's not the best strategy?