US President Donald Trump secretly discussed his idea of a US takeover of the Gaza Strip with close allies and aides, keeping it a secret from administration officials. Trump's proposal, announced during a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggested resettling the enclave's 2 million residents elsewhere. The idea took many by surprise, with one pro-Israel fundraiser for Trump calling it 'insane.' This proposal is part of Trump's initiatives to expand American territory, including regaining control of the Panama Canal, acquiring Greenland, and making Canada the 51st state. Trump's history of presenting foreign conflicts in terms of real estate deals is also noted.