Greenland
Greenland, a territory of Denmark, has been eyed by Trump since his first term in the White House, during which he wanted to purchase it from Denmark, but Danish officials told him it was not for sale. The territory is rich in natural resources, including gold, silver, copper, and oil, and is a vital artery offering access to the Arctic.
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Ken will do a wonderful job in representing the interests of the United States,” Trump said.
Another acquisition Trump teased over the weekend was the Panama Canal, which the U.S. gave control of to Panama under then-President Jimmy Carter. The U.S. constructed the canal in 1914 and maintained it until a treaty in 1977, which fully gave control to the Panamanians in 1999. The decision was criticized at the time by conservative politicians and has remained controversial in some circles.
Trump renewed interest in the discussion on Saturday with a post to Truth Social in which he called it a “VITAL National Asset for the United States” for the economy and national security.
The Great White North is one of the U.S.’s closest allies, but Trump has joked about the country becoming the 51st state and mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him governor.
While the U.S. acquiring Canada appears to be more of a joke by Trump, he is concerned about the security of the U.S.-Canada border.
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Greenland, a territory of Denmark, has been eyed by Trump since his first term in the White House, during which he wanted to purchase it from Denmark, but Danish officials told him it was not for sale. The territory is rich in natural resources, including gold, silver, copper, and oil, and is a vital artery offering access to the Arctic.
“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Ken will do a wonderful job in representing the interests of the United States,” Trump said.
Panama
Another acquisition Trump teased over the weekend was the Panama Canal, which the U.S. gave control of to Panama under then-President Jimmy Carter. The U.S. constructed the canal in 1914 and maintained it until a treaty in 1977, which fully gave control to the Panamanians in 1999. The decision was criticized at the time by conservative politicians and has remained controversial in some circles.
Trump renewed interest in the discussion on Saturday with a post to Truth Social in which he called it a “VITAL National Asset for the United States” for the economy and national security.
Canada
The Great White North is one of the U.S.’s closest allies, but Trump has joked about the country becoming the 51st state and mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him governor.
While the U.S. acquiring Canada appears to be more of a joke by Trump, he is concerned about the security of the U.S.-Canada border.
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Trump focuses foreign policy plans on Canada, Panama, and Greenland - Washington Examiner
President-elect Donald Trump has already made headlines for his acquisition hopes and actions regarding Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal.
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