Trump Official Argues Greenland Takeover Could Bring Back Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘A Trump administration official is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial vow to acquire Greenland by touting the benefits it would have for a fast casual restaurant chain.

Tom Dans, whom Trump appointed as the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in December of last year, made the eyebrow-raising suggestion in an interview with The New Yorker’s Ben Taub published last week.

According to Taub, Dans declined to speak on the record about Trump’s fixation on seizing Greenland for the U.S., but nonetheless offered “a narrow, symbiotic vision” as to why such an acquisition was a good idea.

“My view is that the United States could take all the seafood Greenland could produce and cut out the middleman, and keep it from China — and you could bring back all-you-can-eat shrimp at Red Lobster,” Dans said.’

Trump Appointee Connects Possible Greenland Takeover To... Red Lobster?

While Trump hasn’t said much about Greenland lately, a new report claims the president's hope of seizing the Danish territory for the U.S. is very much alive.

www.huffpost.com

Not The Onion – it’s the Idiocracy of the Trump regime.

Just as idiotic as Trump’s ridiculous obsession with Greenland.

 

[Hurricanelover]

Sounds like an idea!

 

[Hafar1014]

‘A Trump administration official is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial vow to acquire Greenland by touting the benefits it would have for a fast casual restaurant chain.

Tom Dans, whom Trump appointed as the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in December of last year, made the eyebrow-raising suggestion in an interview with The New Yorker’s Ben Taub published last week.

According to Taub, Dans declined to speak on the record about Trump’s fixation on seizing Greenland for the U.S., but nonetheless offered “a narrow, symbiotic vision” as to why such an acquisition was a good idea.

“My view is that the United States could take all the seafood Greenland could produce and cut out the middleman, and keep it from China — and you could bring back all-you-can-eat shrimp at Red Lobster,” Dans said.’

Trump Appointee Connects Possible Greenland Takeover To... Red Lobster?

While Trump hasn’t said much about Greenland lately, a new report claims the president's hope of seizing the Danish territory for the U.S. is very much alive.

www.huffpost.com

Not The Onion – it’s the Idiocracy of the Trump regime.

Just as idiotic as Trump’s ridiculous obsession with Greenland.

Red Lobster went bankrupt
Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024 to shed over $1 billion in debt and closed over 120 underperforming locations. The chain officially emerged from bankruptcy in September 2024 after being acquired by RL Investor Holdings LLC—a lender group led by Fortress Investment Group. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key details of the bankruptcy and ongoing turnaround:

• The Root Causes: The bankruptcy was driven by a bloated real estate footprint, rising supply costs, corporate mismanagement, and massive losses from the infamous $20 "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion. [1, 2]
• Current Operations: Under CEO Damola Adamolekun, the company now operates roughly 544 locations across the U.S. and Canada. To optimize profitability, the chain continues to evaluate its lease agreements and may still selectively close further low-performing locations. [1, 2, 3]
  • Brand Strategy: The "endless shrimp" deal has been permanently eliminated. Leadership is focusing on revitalizing the menu with new items (like seafood boils), executing a $60 million restaurant renovation plan, and improving the overall customer experience. [1, 2]

For updates on the comeback plan or to find an open location, visit the Red Lobster website. You can also view more details on the Chapter 11 reorganization via the official CNN Business Red Lobster Bankruptcy coverage.



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[1srelluc]

I thought Dans might have been black.....The blacks were very put out when endless shrimp ended.

 

[wamose]

Trumpy never said that. He knows, all you have to do is go down to the Borgata in AC if you want all the shrimp or all the steamers you can eat. I've been here for 2 days. Beautiful.

 

[Dekster]

‘A Trump administration official is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial vow to acquire Greenland by touting the benefits it would have for a fast casual restaurant chain.

Tom Dans, whom Trump appointed as the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in December of last year, made the eyebrow-raising suggestion in an interview with The New Yorker’s Ben Taub published last week.

According to Taub, Dans declined to speak on the record about Trump’s fixation on seizing Greenland for the U.S., but nonetheless offered “a narrow, symbiotic vision” as to why such an acquisition was a good idea.

“My view is that the United States could take all the seafood Greenland could produce and cut out the middleman, and keep it from China — and you could bring back all-you-can-eat shrimp at Red Lobster,” Dans said.’

Trump Appointee Connects Possible Greenland Takeover To... Red Lobster?

While Trump hasn’t said much about Greenland lately, a new report claims the president's hope of seizing the Danish territory for the U.S. is very much alive.

www.huffpost.com

Not The Onion – it’s the Idiocracy of the Trump regime.

Just as idiotic as Trump’s ridiculous obsession with Greenland.

I thought Red Lobster was already RIP

 

[pknopp]

Trump likes bankrupt companies.

 

[riseabovethis]

‘A Trump administration official is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial vow to acquire Greenland by touting the benefits it would have for a fast casual restaurant chain.

Tom Dans, whom Trump appointed as the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in December of last year, made the eyebrow-raising suggestion in an interview with The New Yorker’s Ben Taub published last week.

According to Taub, Dans declined to speak on the record about Trump’s fixation on seizing Greenland for the U.S., but nonetheless offered “a narrow, symbiotic vision” as to why such an acquisition was a good idea.

“My view is that the United States could take all the seafood Greenland could produce and cut out the middleman, and keep it from China — and you could bring back all-you-can-eat shrimp at Red Lobster,” Dans said.’

Trump Appointee Connects Possible Greenland Takeover To... Red Lobster?

While Trump hasn’t said much about Greenland lately, a new report claims the president's hope of seizing the Danish territory for the U.S. is very much alive.

www.huffpost.com

Not The Onion – it’s the Idiocracy of the Trump regime.

Just as idiotic as Trump’s ridiculous obsession with Greenland.

Wasn't it the unlimited shrimp that damn near bankrupted Red Lobster. Sounds to me like trump and his cronies are lowering the deficit again.

 

[g5000]

I thought Red Lobster was already RIP

Nope. Not only have they exited Chapter 11, they have brought back endless shrimp!

And they did it without seizing Greenland!

 

[g5000]

Maybe we can seize Brazil to bring down the cost of beef!

I hear Brazil is smuggling drugs and trafficking children and rigging our elections. We need to take them down.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Maybe we can seize Brazil to bring down the cost of beef!

Now you're cooking with gas. Manifest Destiny II: This time its vertical!

Also a nice summary of what befell Red Lobster.

 

[Independent thinker]

‘A Trump administration official is defending President Donald Trump’s controversial vow to acquire Greenland by touting the benefits it would have for a fast casual restaurant chain.

Tom Dans, whom Trump appointed as the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in December of last year, made the eyebrow-raising suggestion in an interview with The New Yorker’s Ben Taub published last week.

According to Taub, Dans declined to speak on the record about Trump’s fixation on seizing Greenland for the U.S., but nonetheless offered “a narrow, symbiotic vision” as to why such an acquisition was a good idea.

“My view is that the United States could take all the seafood Greenland could produce and cut out the middleman, and keep it from China — and you could bring back all-you-can-eat shrimp at Red Lobster,” Dans said.’

Trump Appointee Connects Possible Greenland Takeover To... Red Lobster?

While Trump hasn’t said much about Greenland lately, a new report claims the president's hope of seizing the Danish territory for the U.S. is very much alive.

www.huffpost.com

Not The Onion – it’s the Idiocracy of the Trump regime.

Just as idiotic as Trump’s ridiculous obsession with Greenland.

That's only if Red Lobster is still in business at the time.

 

[drudge X]

I prefer Greenland as the 51st. state.