The problem is that these islands are over the International Date Line, in the Arctic Sea, above Siberia. As you know, I am not the biggest fan of Russia, but these islands were never claimed by the US at any time. In fact, these islands have Russian military outposts on them.
When you see this on the map it sure appears that they are out of our territory & thus is it a giveaway? I think not. However, Big Ears is always there to give away to the commies/Mooslims, anti-Americans.