Yet his remarks about the Panama Canal, Greenland and Mexico touch on real sensitivities and have tangible consequences. On January 7th Mr Trump said the canal was “vital to our country” and ...

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.

Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A view shows the city of Nuuk, Greenland, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo ...

On the campaign trail, Trump talked a lot about Iran and China and said nothing about Greenland or the Panama Canal. Now that he is president-elect, the situation has reversed. It’s easy to see why.

There's actually a lot of nuance to the Greenland and Panama Canal topic that doesn't get discussed in mainstream media. America Uncovered Posted: June 3, 2025 | Last updated: June 3, 2025 ...

Item 1 of 2 A view shows the city of Nuuk, Greenland, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo [1/2] A view shows the city of Nuuk, Greenland, March 28, 2025.

Cargo ships are seen as they wait to navigate through the Panama Canal on the pacific side of Panama City August 10, ... Trump would use military to get Greenland and Panama Canal. Here's why.

In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by force if necessary.. During a combative congressional hearing ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth didn’t rule out using military force to take Greenland and Panama, implying to lawmakers on Thursday that the Defense Department has plans prepared if such an ...

An airman loads munitions onto U.S. aircraft during Operation Noble Defender at Pittufik Space Base in Greenland on Feb. 5. (Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano/Air Force) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...

Nuuk, Greenland is seen March 28. Some Silicon Valley tech investors are promoting the frozen island as a site for a so-called freedom city. (Leonhard Foeger, Reuters) ...