KEY POINTS

  • Defense stocks dropped sharply Thursday afternoon after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could massively cut defense spending.
  • Trump has sent mixed messages on military spending throughout his 2024 campaign and in the early days of his presidency.
  • forrgott@lemm.ee
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    8 days ago

    Lemme guess, it would only be a 3 day special military operation? 🙄

    • NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Where have I heard this before?.. I’m sure I’ve heard that before. Hmm, can’t think of where tho. Starts with an R I think, leaders name starts with a P, but gosh darn it i just can’t think of it. Oh well.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      I think you need to read about what the Canadian military did in WW1 and why that is one of the reasons the Geneva Conventions exist.

      Maybe it’s best not to piss off Canada.