Nadene Goldfoot
Donald Trump is acting just like an Emperor, not a king. A king rules over a single kingdom with one primary culture or nation, whereas an emperor holds a higher rank and rules an empire, which typically spans multiple territories, diverse ethnic groups, or subordinate kingdoms as a "king of kings"
Donald Trump has expressed desires or made moves to acquire, annex, or exert direct control over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal, alongside aggressive interventions or claims regarding Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, Gaza, the Chagos Islands, and parts of Iran.
Here is one of the most famous and successful emperors in the world so far.
Augustus (Roman Empire): He transformed Rome from a republic into a powerful empire, launched the Pax Romana (a 200-year period of relative peace), and set the standard for imperial rule in the West. Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the founder of the Roman Empire and the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The reign of Augustus initiated an imperial cult and an era of imperial peace when the Roman world was largely free of armed conflict. Emperor Augustus generally protected and favored the Jewish people, maintaining religious tolerance and legal privileges across the Roman Empire. He supported King Herod the Great in Judea, funded daily sacrifices at the Jerusalem Temple, and safeguarded Jewish worship, Sabbath rights, and temple tax collections in the Diaspora. Imperial Cult Pressures: Integrating Judea into the empire brought underlying friction regarding emperor worship, even though Augustus generally accommodated Jewish monotheism.
Primary Targets of Acquisition or Control
- Greenland (Denmark): Trump repeatedly pushed to buy or annex the semi-autonomous territory for its strategic Arctic position and rare-earth minerals, culminating in tariff threats against European allies in early 2026 before signing a trilateral security framework deal with Denmark and Greenland.
- Canada: Trump floated proposals to annex Canada and make it the 51st U.S. state, using trade pressure and tariff threats.
- Panama Canal (Panama): Trump demanded a reversal of Chinese influence and voiced intentions for the U.S. to reclaim or reacquire direct control over the canal.
- Other Regions & Territorial Suggestions
- Venezuela: After proposing an invasion during his first term, his administration subsequently moved against President Nicolás Maduro's government and claimed a significant role in running the country's security and political transition.
- Gaza Strip: Trump proposed a U.S. takeover and the resettlement of local populations.
- Cuba: He suggested an impending U.S. takeover or transition.
- Chagos Islands: His administration considered purchasing or challenging the UK's handover of the archipelago to Mauritius.
- Iran: Amid regional conflicts, Trump suggested seizing control of strategic assets like the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island.
This is the act of an emperor, not a President, and especially the President of the United States. The Washington Post hit it right this morning when they had an article saying that Trump admires or loves those with power. - Donald Trump has frequently expressed admiration for powerful political and business figures, often favoring authoritarian "strongmen," wealthy executives, and high-ranking members of his inner circle.
Authoritarian and Foreign Leaders-himself-ignoring Senate and Constitution 
Xi Jinping (China): Described as a brilliant and tough ruler who governs a massive population with an iron hand.- Kim Jong Un (North Korea): Called "smart" and "strong like granite" for maintaining absolute control.
- Viktor Orbán (Hungary): Lauded as one of the strongest and most formidable leaders in Europe.
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey): Appreciated as a capable, strong friend who exercises decisive authority
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Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa (formerly known by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani) Present President of Syria, a terrorist and still is to his population of Syria, loved by Trump. - "A very strong leader" and "tough guy": After hosting al-Sharaa at the White House, Trump praised his authority, stating: "He's a very strong leader. He comes from a very tough place and he's a tough guy... I liked him, I get along with him".
- "Not a choir boy": No, he was Julani, leader of ISIS, Defending al-Sharaa's leadership and rough background during military tensions in early 2026, Trump remarked: "He is a rough guy; he is not a choir boy. A choir boy couldn't do it. But Syria is coming together, really coming together well".
- "Fantastic" and "Highly Respected": During a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump called al-Sharaa "fantastic," "highly respected," and a "great leader" who successfully unified and stabilized the country.
- "Major advocate" of peace: Trump further characterized the Syrian leader as a key partner for Middle Eastern stability and a "major advocate" of regional peace efforts.
The Trump administration followed these statements by lifting several economic sanctions, removing al-Sharaa from the global terrorist list, and initiating a partnership to include Syria in the U.S.-led coalition to defeat ISIS. ISIS is the terrorist group most ugly, most fearsome in chopping off people's heads. Abu Mohammad al-Jolani (born Ahmed al-Sharaa) served as an operative and regional leader for the Islamic State's predecessor, the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), before splitting from the group. He initially joined the organization in Iraq, rose to become the emir of the Nineveh region, and was later dispatched to Syria in 2011 to establish its Syrian branch, Jabhat al-Nusra, Jolani joined Al-Qaeda in Iraq after the 2003 U.S. invasion, was captured and held at Camp Bucca (2006–2011), and later rejoined the insurgent network. Syria is facing a fragile political transition under President Ahmed al-Sharaa following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad, marked by severe economic devastation, localized armed conflicts, humanitarian strain affecting over 15 million people, and security pressures involving regional neighbors like Israel and Turkey. 
Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez is a Venezuelan lawyer, diplomat, and politician who has served as the vice president of Venezuela since 2018. Rodríguez has held several positions during the presidencies of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump chose former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president of Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. Trump favored her over opposition leader María Corina Machado, reportedly viewing Rodríguez as a more pragmatic and capable operator to maintain stability and work on oil and security interests. Trump's Rationale: According to The New York Times and BBC News, Trump and administration officials doubted that opposition leader María Corina Machado BBC News, could control state institutions or prevent violent chaos without heavy U.S. intervention. Pragmatic Engagement: Rodríguez has engaged with U.S. officials regarding oil access, trade, and economic stabilization, despite her background as a longtime socialist official in the Chávez and Maduro governments.
Trump dislikes the one person who is an honest leader, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth president of Ukraine since 2019. Born in Kryvyi Rih into a Russian-speaking Jewish family, Zelenskyy obtained a law degree at the city's Institute of Economics, but instead pursued a career in comedy and entertainment. Zelenskyy co-founded the production company Kvartal 95, which produced films, cartoons, and television shows including the television series Servant of the People, in which he played a fictional Ukrainian president. The series aired from 2015 to 2019 and was immensely popular. A political party with the same name as the television show was founded in March 2018 by Zelenskyy and other associates of Kvartal 95. During his campaign in the 2019 presidential election, Zelenskyy positioned himself as anti-establishment and anti-corruption, and had already been a frontrunner in opinion polls months before he declared his candidacy.Zelensky is Jewish, which is a big step for him to become the first President in the World that is Jewish.
