Gavin Newsom: “It signals to allies that loyalty may not guarantee safety.”

“This is why the Greenland episode matters far beyond the Arctic. It signals to adversaries that America is willing to disregard the very rules it once championed. It signals to allies that loyalty may not guarantee safety. And it signals to smaller nations across the world that partnership with the United States may come with an unspoken condition. Comply or be replaced. That is not leadership.” (07:44–07:49)

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