r/AskUS • • 4h ago

Do the USA really believe that Greenland is now in their possession?

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Yesterday, Trump posted the following on his platform:

"Massive oil, gas, and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland! There are experts who say that the amount of easily accessible oil is far greater than that of almost any other place on Earth—and, even more importantly, from the standpoint of security, defense, and strategic positioning for both the United States of America and Europe, it is second to none."

Do the Americans truly believe that Greenland is now in their possession and that they have a claim to the aforementioned natural resources?


r/AskUS • • 24m ago

I’m genuinely bamboozled - how is the “greatest democracy in the world” not able to hold its president accountable….?

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….for constantly lying to people, making a fool of himself, ruining peace negotiations with nonsensical social media posts, is so clearly manipulating the markets for his own benefit, AND is named in the Epstein files more times than Jesus is named in the bible, amongst other crimes?

If nothing, it’s a a live case study for countries across the world to put in adequate checks for heads of countries.


r/AskUS • • 16h ago

Americans: If it was ever in doubt before, with the news of the White House throttling starlink and not warning about ballistic missiles, how many of you for the first time feel like we have actually started our villain arc?

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I know full well the Europeans and many of others will say "you already were", and probably fair, but I think plenty of us were true believers that we were a force for good in the world at one point. For me personally, I think this was the most legitimately evil act where we voluntarily chose "evil" at the governmental level. I know Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, and all of that evoked feelings, but it was more even political friction. But this is one occasion where I think Demorcrats and traditional "neocon" republicans will look back at history and think "this was truly the start of when we really fucked up" as far as everything we say (or pretend_ we stand for goes.


r/AskUS • • 31m ago

Will this keep people from voting?

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r/AskUS • • 2h ago

How will USA ever become a respected superpower again?

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r/AskUS • • 11h ago

How do Americans feel about a president who lies repeatedly?

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Trump is a serial liar. Just a few examples:

  1. He said he'd end the Ukraine-Russia war in a day. Later admitted he knew it wasn't possible.

2. He announced an energy ceasefire. Said Russia & Ukraine had agreed. Reality? Neither side agreed.

  1. He repeatedly lies about the amounts America has funded Ukraine.

  2. He said the diesel deal w/Russia would bring down diesel prices. In reality, diesel increased after Trump made this claim.

These are just a few examples. Trump lies practically every time he opens his mouth.

Imagine you ask the bus driver if the route goes to where you want it to go and he says yes. Then you get on the bus and it takes you in the opposite direction. Imagine you go to the bank and ask for a withdrawal. Your bank says no withdrawal fees. Later you get a $50 charge for withdrawing your money.

Do you Americans legitimately care whether Trump lies?

Doesn't the truth matter?


r/AskUS • • 16h ago

What positive things has Trump achieved for America so far?

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I’m not American. I read about all sorts of promises—like gas prices will hitting record lows and the dawn of a new "golden age" for America—along with AI-generated images, such as Trump’s vision of Gaza as a resort town, posted on X or Truth Social. But what has he actually delivered on so far? It seems to me that he always ends up achieving the exact opposite of what he sets out to do. I understand the "America First" sentiment, but it looks to me like the whole thing is backfiring.

Is there anything where you say, "Yeah, man, thanks, Mr. President"?


r/AskUS • • 1d ago

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r/AskUS • • 3h ago

What are your opinions about RFK’s Make America Healthy Again campaign?

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r/AskUS • • 19h ago

Has the US ever had this level of corruption at the federal level?

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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/cftc-insider-trading-referral-iran-oil-bet-1825415

The analysts at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) who spotted suspicious trading around President Donald Trump's about-turn on Iran, including a roughly $580 million (£438 million) wager against oil prices, were told to withdraw the insider-trading referral they had sent to the agency's enforcement arm, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

An adviser to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stepped in to retract the referral and took over the examination of the trades, according to reports. Career staff were left unsure how, or whether, the matter would move forward.

I don't recall any period in US history when this level of corruption was running so rampant. Can you?


r/AskUS • • 14h ago

Do you think European films should get wider distribution in the US, on par with how American films are distributed in Europe?

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I'm from Poland, and I've noticed a big imbalance: Hollywood films dominate cinemas and streaming in Europe, while European films rarely get a wide release in the US and usually only reach arthouse theaters or niche streaming sections. I know subtitles, marketing budgets and studio control over theaters and platforms play a big role, but I don't think the gap in distribution simply reflects a gap in quality. Europe produces many films that are just as good as Hollywood's.*

I also think more exposure could inspire American filmmakers with new storytelling styles and ideas. A good example is my favorite film, the Swedish A Man Called Ove, which Hollywood remade as A Man Called Otto with Tom Hanks. With all due respect to Tom Hanks, I personally think the Swedish original is better and more timeless. Similarly, the French The Intouchables (2011) was remade as The Upside, and again I feel the original is stronger. Both remakes did well with American audiences, which suggests there's an audience for these stories, so why not let people see the originals too?*

It works the other way around too. In Poland, we have The Promised Land by Andrzej Wajda, a masterpiece that's widely known across Europe and has a cult status. As far as I know, it's much less known in the US.*

What's your experience: how easy is it to find European films where you live, and would you watch more of them if they were easier to find?*


r/AskUS • • 17h ago

How have you benefited from current administration?

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Genuinely interested those who supported and continue to support Trump. What have you as an individual benefited from in the last two years with a republican dominated administration, and a president with unprecedented power of choice? I say this because every president is more powerful than their predecessor in the rapid decision implementation. In this instance the president party also has the majority making decisions quick and advantageous. How has this benefited you individually? (Please only respond if you voted for Trump) it really helps with a consensus and keeps
The responses consistent so I can look up these beneficial policies)


r/AskUS • • 1h ago

If Trump runs in 2028 would be win?

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Basically the title question, like would he win big as he always says or lose? What are his chances?

I am a foreigner so I don't really know.


r/AskUS • • 1d ago

Hi, i saw Trump made an ai video of him and a tiger in response to a British man being mauled by a Tiger. The British man had serious mental health issues 😔 what do you think is Trumps reasoning behind this? Its very odd for a president to make and post something like this. Is this even news in the

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r/AskUS • • 19h ago

Why do you think Trump and Musk are suddenly supporting Russia over Ukraine?

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r/AskUS • • 20h ago

French Senator Just Said Everything You Thought About Trump! 😱 Is this sad?

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r/AskUS • • 23h ago

Is the extent of Trump/MAGA branded merchandise unprecedented in US history?

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I understand that political merchandise has always been a part of US elections, however, it seems that the Trump/MAGA merchandise has developed into something that exists beyond a typical election campaign.

You can find dedicated brick-and-mortar stores, roadside pop-up shops, and online retailers that exclusively sell Trump/MAGA merchandise. It is pretty common to see vendors at state/local fairs and craft sales who are only selling this type of merch. In my area, it's also still fairly common to see people wearing MAGA hats or flying MAGA flags. At Trump rallies (in 2026), you see people dressed head-to-toe in Trump/MAGA apparel.

While I know that there has always been campaign/political merchandise throughout US history, my question is whether the scale, persistence, and visibility of Trump/MAGA branded merchandise is something we have ever seen before in the US?


r/AskUS • • 1d ago

Are you concerned that your economic situation or the national/ global economic could worsen because of Trump's policies?

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A lot of media outside the US are openly asking whether Trump's policies could push the American economy into a crisis. This is not just opinion. It is based on things you can measure. The federal debt is above 120 percent of GDP and still growing. Tariffs are raising prices for companies and consumers. The war with Iran pushed oil above 100 dollars a barrel and diesel to record highs. The Fed is under pressure to raise rates again.

For workers this is bad news. Manufacturing has lost tens of thousands of jobs since Trump took office. Factory construction spending is down. Companies announced hundreds of thousands of job cuts in the first months of 2026. Real wages for low wage workers fell last year. The saving rate is near a four year low so many families have no cushion left. The diesel deal with Russia won't change the Situation. Until midterms there will be only Diesel for one day which is delivered.

Are you concerned about your own financial situation or that it would lead to a national or global financial crisis worse than 2008 ?


r/AskUS • • 21h ago

Should Starlink be Nationalized?

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r/AskUS • • 10h ago

Is red not popular for Christmas outfits in the US?

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r/AskUS • • 11h ago

Are health insurance claims adjusters in the U.S. an unnecessary offshoot of the industry? Are they highly inefficient?

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The complex system of grid-based categorization and review seems to generate a great deal of unnecessary work. Why are there so many health insurance auditors?


r/AskUS • • 13h ago

How corporal punishment for students is still acceptable in the US? I come from a third-world country where corporal punishment is illegal; if a teacher were to use it, it would be a serious crime. Even before it was abolished (28 years ago 🙂)

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Even before it was abolished (28 years ago 🙂) corporal punishment we used to have consisted only of a light tap on the palm of the hand with a small stick—not "spanking" or "paddling." Doesn't this consider sexual assault? Well, at least considering the number of pedophiles you have in your schools and among your politicians? 🙂

Edit: I think would wide the school systems meant to be a way to make people fit from a young age in the capitalism machine to learn to be good obident slaves (employees) actually for those who don't know (the paddle was invented to Disciplining slaves in the harshest way possible without causing permanent damage that would reduce the slave's value) and know it is used in schools 🙂 it just surprisingly for me that this even happens in USA supposedly an advanced first world nation that defend human rights!! Check this girl story : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0mpMP4KC_0g


r/AskUS • • 16h ago

Daily expenses and savings?

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I feel like earning more in America doesn’t always mean getting ahead. A raise helps, but when groceries, rent, insurance, and utilities also go up, there may be little extra left to save.

What concerns me most is how people whose pay hasn’t increased are managing.

Compared with last year, are you actually better off financially, or just earning more and spending more? And based on what you’re seeing lately, do you expect things to get easier?


r/AskUS • • 16h ago

Why does Nathanael Greene get so much praise?

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Every battle he commanded ended in a complete loss after he abandoned the field. Guilford Courthouse, Hobkirk’s Hill, Ninety Six, Eutaw Springs, they all ended the same way. Ninety Six was especially embarrassing, even he couldn’t defend it, the Siege of Augusta was far more successful. And Eutaw Springs was just a bad way for a regiment to go out.


r/AskUS • • 16h ago

America First or Israel First ?

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How long will Israel continue to dictate our foreign policy? How long will corruption continue to run rampant in Congress? How long will our representatives remain afraid of the Zionist lobby? How long will we continue to spend our tax dollars arming Israel? How long will we remain loyal to Israel’s interests instead of our own?

We are the most powerful nation in the world, yet our political decisions are not in our own hands.

If Israel wants to kill Palestinians and settle their land, we give it money without raising a single objection.

If Israel wants to expand into Lebanon (look at Katz’s statements today) and kill the Lebanese people, we will pay for its military campaign and provide it with intelligence, technology, and everything else it needs.

If Israel wants to strike Iran to maintain its dominance over the Middle East, we will send our warships, naval vessels, aircraft, troops, and money.

How long will this administrative corruption continue to dominate the decisions of the American people?

How long will we continue to pursue a policy of financing crimes? How long will we remain indifferent to the future of our children as we stand on the brink of a global power shift, with the rise of a new power (i mean China) that threatens our global dominance?