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Does the president have the power to buy Greenland?

Does the president have the power to buy Greenland?

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar


Does the president have the power to buy Greenland?

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar

ratings:
Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Aug 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

President Trump abruptly canceled a trip to Denmark because the country’s prime minister wouldn’t discuss the purchase of Greenland. Economic policy reporter Damien Paletta explains whether Trump’s effort to purchase Greenland is as unusual as it seems.
Released:
Aug 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.