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Amidst speculation about Trump’s plans, commentators suggest that proposals regarding territorial expansion—like discussions to absorb Canada or Greenland—are merely negotiating tactics. Critics argue that the implications of these proposals could distract from pressing national issues, further exacerbated by the fear of a potential pandemic. With the first case of bird flu being serious enough to raise questions about transmissibility among humans, the political landscape is becoming more charged.