Trump suggests he could use military force to acquire Panama Canal and Greenland and 'economic force' to annex Canada
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Trump Refuses to Rule Out Using Military to Take Greenland, Panama Canal
Above: US Pres.-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the Mar-a-Lago Club on Jan. 7, 2025 in Palm Beach, Fla. Image copyright: Scott Olson/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
It's concerning that Trump, just days before his return to the White House, has publicly treated countries — more specifically reliable US allies — as if their territories and sovereignty were up for trade. Given that he is no longer a newcomer to frontline politics, he should have known better that this approach can bring no good.
Pro-Trump narrative
Pres.-elect Trump's goal of acquiring Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada makes perfect sense despite his opponents saying otherwise. With China a looming threat to the free world, it's a matter of survival that America ramps up its national and economic security in order to help its allies.