Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Trump refuses to rule out using military force to take Greenland and Panama Canal
- Donald Trump astonishingly claimed Denmark might not have 'a legal right' to Greenland and slammed Jimmy Carter for 'selling the Panama Canal for $1'
The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's comments on potentially using military force to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal. During an interview with Fox News, Trump did not rule out the possibility of using military means to take control of Greenland, a large island that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and the Panama Canal, which is currently managed by the Panama Canal Authority under a treaty with the United States. Trump's remarks come in the context of his previous interest in purchasing Greenland, which was met with rejection by Denmark. His comments have raised concerns about international law and sovereignty, as both territories are not U.S. possessions, and any military action would likely provoke significant international backlash. Trump's statements reflect his ongoing interest in expanding U.S. territorial influence, reminiscent of his earlier tenure when similar ideas were floated.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-refuses-to-rule-out-using-military-force-to-take-greenland-and-panama-canal/ar-AA1x7BJt ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-refuses-to-rule-out-using-military-force-to-take-greenland-and-panama-canal/ar-AA1x7BJt ]