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    Trump's Rhetoric Renews Debate In Guam: Is Being 'Tip Of The Spear' Worth It?

    People on the U.S. territory of Guam find their home caught between North Korea and President Trump's escalating rhetoric. But it's not just talk if you're the Americans being targeted, say residents.
    by Elise Hu Aug 12, 2017 2 minutes
    Residents go fishing near Tumon beach on the island of Guam on August 11, 2017. Tourism-dependent Guam is looking to cash in on its new-found fame as a North Korean missile target, tapping an unlikely promotional opportunity to attract visitors to the idyllic island and prove that all publicity is good publicity. / VIRGILIO VALENCIA / Getty Images

    The tiny U.S. territory of Guam came under the international spotlight after North Korea said Wednesday that it's studying whether to launch a missile test toward the island. President Trump responded by escalating the rhetoric.

    "Let's see what he does with Guam," Trump said of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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