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In reply to the discussion: So, Trump IS offering up Alaska to Putin, after all? [View all]Diraven
(1,953 posts)34. So first Ukraine has to give us all their rare earths
And then we turn around and give them all to Russia, plus more from Alaska? What kind of deal is that?
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If this happens, it definitely puts Alaska's Senate seat in play for Democrats next year.
Wiz Imp
Aug 2025
#1
The US won't be getting anything, but I bet Trump and his "businesses" get plenty.
Midnight Writer
Aug 2025
#10
Does anyone ever expect TSF to do something that would benefit Americans?
sinkingfeeling
Aug 2025
#3
It's too much to hope that in return, the felon would get Putin to stop killing civilian Ukrainians.
ancianita
Aug 2025
#12
TSF will do anything for that Peace Prize..including giving away our treasures in Alaska
Deuxcents
Aug 2025
#17
No true American patriot will allow Russians to start mining Alaska. If they want our resources
flashman13
Aug 2025
#18
It's like he's doing a TV quiz show and giving one of the contestants parting gifts.
Liberal In Texas
Aug 2025
#19
Fiendishly clever -- no one will ever guess the true intent of the 2 master-leaders. Bwahahaha.
Hekate
Aug 2025
#27
Alaska may have a few things to say about this. Can the fed govt even do this? States rights...
Amaryllis
Aug 2025
#36
Dictator 45 thinks he owns the place - LITERALLY - so he's dealing for himself.
rickyhall
Aug 2025
#42