Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico and retake Panama Canal during press conference: Live

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Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico and retake Panama Canal during press conference: Live

^{Published on 2025-01-08 14:00:45 - MSN}

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico and retake Panama Canal during press conference: Live - President-elect held baffling
at times alarming
press event at Mar-a-Lago, wandering from topic

In a recent press conference, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about potentially using military force to seize the Panama Canal and Greenland. Trump suggested that the U.S. could "take" the Panama Canal, which is currently managed by Panama under a treaty, and also mentioned Greenland, a territory of Denmark, as a strategic asset that the U.S. might consider acquiring. These comments were part of a broader, rambling discussion where Trump also touched on various other topics, showcasing his characteristic style of off-the-cuff remarks. His statements have raised concerns about international law, sovereignty, and the implications of such actions on global relations.

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