Trump considers military intervention for Panama Canal and Greenland
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again stirred up controversy with his comments on the Panama Canal during a recent press conference held at his Mar-a-Lago campus in Florida.
When asked if he would commit to not using soldiers to control the Panama Canal and Greenland, Trump refused, stating, “No, I cannot assure you that I will not use soldiers in these areas. We may need to take action to secure our economy.” Trump emphasized the vital importance of the Panama Canal for the United States, noting that it was originally built for the US army but is now operated by China.
In addition to the Panama Canal issue, Trump also weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine war, pointing out the complexities of the situation and expressing his willingness to negotiate with all parties involved to find a resolution. Trump suggested that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine if he were in office, as he would have pursued diplomatic talks to prevent such a conflict.
Critiquing the Biden administration’s handling of the situation, Trump claimed that a previous agreement between Russia and Ukraine was broken when Biden suggested that Ukraine could join NATO. According to Trump, this move by the Biden administration derailed the progress that had been made in negotiations between Moscow and Kiev.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, Trump highlighted the devastating impact on both countries, with thousands of soldiers killed and many cities destroyed. Finding a solution to the conflict has become even more challenging due to the breakdown of previous agreements and the complexities of the current situation.
Overall, Trump’s comments on both the Panama Canal and the Russia-Ukraine war have once again sparked debate and raised concerns about the future direction of US foreign policy under the new administration.
