“Trump says US will claim Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal – NBC In his Christmas messages, Trump expressed his intentions for US control over Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal. He proposed that Canada become the 51st US state and criticized the current management of the Panama Canal.”, — write on: unn.ua
Writes UNN with reference to NBC.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump began posting a Merry Christmas to everyone, including “the wonderful soldiers of China who lovingly but illegally use the Panama Canal.” He also mentioned the American lives lost during the construction of the canal more than a century ago, adding that the United States spends billions of dollars on “repairs” but “doesn’t have a say in anything.”
Subsequently, he ridiculed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him “the governor”, and suggested the possibility of annexing Canada as the 51st US state.
Trump said that if joining the United States, “taxes in Canada will be reduced by more than 60%, business will double, and the country will receive military protection that no other country has.”
In his posts, he also addressed the people of Greenland, emphasizing its strategic importance to US national security, saying that the country wants to see the United States there and it will happen.
In addition, Trump mentioned that he offered former hockey player Wayne Gretzky to run for the post of Prime Minister of Canada, but he refused.
At the same time, Trump criticized President Joe Biden, calling him “a man who doesn’t understand what he’s doing,” and congratulated the “radical left” on the New Year.
In previous posts, he has also expressed his desire to regain US control of the Panama Canal, denouncing the high tolls Panama charges for its use.
Let’s add
In the early 1900s, the United States facilitated the construction of the Panama Canal and controlled it until 1977, when an agreement was reached to gradually transfer control of Panama. Joint operation of the canal lasted until 1999, after which Panama gained full control under the terms of the agreement.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump’s presidential transition team announced its intention to appoint Kevin Marino Cabrera as the US ambassador to Panama.
In a statement, Trump accused Panama of “robbery” use of the Panama Canal, noting that the scale of this is hard to imagine. Cabrera is a member of the Miami-Dade County Commission and the Miami-Dade International Trade Consortium.
Trump has also renewed interest in the idea of acquiring Greenland, which Denmark rejected during his first term as president.
This week he announced his intention to appoint Ken Howery as ambassador to Denmark. In response, Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Egede, rejected any suggestion that Trump made about his country.
We will remind
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to “resolutely” pursue the use of the death penalty against persons who have committed violent crimes. He plans to resume this practice, as it was during his first term as president.