Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Marco Rubio says Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark is 'not a joke'
This is not a joke,” Rubio said “The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM. "This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.”
Marco Rubio declares Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal ‘is not a joke’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Thursday that President Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal “is not a joke” and vital to US national security interests. “This is not a joke,
Panama protests ‘threat’ of force as Trump pushed to reclaim canal
The Panamanian government formally raised concerns with the United Nations over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal, noting any threat of force would violate rules. In
Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal: Unpacking Trump's geopolitical ambitions
In his 2nd term as president, Donald Trump has entertained proposals to acquire Greenland from Denmark, make Canada the 51st US state, and seize control of the Panama Canal - Anadolu Ajansı
Panama's President Responds to Trump Saying He Will 'Take Back' Canal
In his speech, Trump vowed to lead a government that "expands our territory," referencing his ambitions to acquire Greenland from Denmark and reclaim U.S. control of the Panama Canal. However, the path to achieving these goals remains uncertain, as he is likely to face resistance both domestically and internationally.
Trump’s Panama, Greenland gambits: A bold idea few are really asking for
It has been nearly 80 years since the United States expanded its territory, and there are increasing signs that President Donald Trump intends to change that. After what seemed in his first term like a lark about claiming Greenland, Trump has doubled down on that and other expansionist ideas.
Trump reignites Panama Canal row during inauguration: ‘We’re taking it back’
President McKinley … gave Teddy Roosevelt the money for many of the great things he did, including the Panama Canal, which has foolishly been given to the country of Panama,”
As Rubio prepares to visit Panama Canal, US envoy says China's presence a security concern
China's presence around the Panama Canal is a national security concern that Panama's government has to deal with, U.S. Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said on Friday, ahead of U.
Marco Rubio Warns of China’s Influence Over Panama Canal, Calls It a Security Threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed zero doubt that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in a potential conflict with the U.S. Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio emphasized
Denmark and Other Nations Under Pressure Seek Lobbyists With Trump Ties
The president’s confrontational foreign policy has created opportunity for his allies on K Street who are willing to take on ...
Trump previews brute foreign policy approach with Colombia spat
President Trump is flexing his muscle just a week into his presidency, using tariffs and sanctions as a leverage tool to ...
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Why Does Trump Want Greenland? His Imperialistic Threats, Explained.
Some of Trumps threats to take over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal are based on actual U.S. strategic goals. Others ...
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‘Denmark will come along’: Trump on his plans to 'buy Greenland'
I'm sure that Denmark will come along,” Trump told reporters after ... Trump has also been vocal about his intentions to ...
Denmark has full European backing to maintain respect of borders, Danish prime minister says
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron that ...
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Chrystia Freeland calls for summit of nations targeted by Trump
She said if she’s chosen as leader of the governing Liberal Party, she would hold a summit — bringing together leaders from Mexico, Denmark, Panama and the European Union — the day she’s sworn in as ...
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Politics & Power: What’s the real agenda behind Trump’s annexation agenda?
Nancy Soderberg, a former United Nations ambassador and the director of the Public Service Leadership Program at UNF, joins ...
Rubio to take up Trump's Panama gambit, migration crusade in Latam visit
When Marco Rubio arrives in Latin America this weekend on his first foreign trip as Donald Trump's secretary of state, he'll ...