What does Trump mean when he invokes America's 'Manifest Destiny'?

The 19th century term describes the perceived right of Americans to use force or the threat of force to wrest desireable land from the grasp of others.

Feb 7, 2025 - 12:54
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What does Trump mean when he invokes America's 'Manifest Destiny'?
A man takes a photo as he visits the Pioneer Mother Memorial as the sun sets Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo.

The 19th century term describes the perceived right of Americans to use force or the threat of force to wrest desireable land from the grasp of others.

(Image credit: Charlie Riedel)