President-elect Donald Trump is making waves even before stepping into the Oval Office. On December 22, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to declare that \"For the purpose of National Security and Freedom throughout the world, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.\" 🏔️🇺🇸
This bold statement has sent shockwaves across the globe, stirring debates about international relations and sovereignty. But that's not all—just a day before, Trump suggested that the Panama Canal is \"a vital national asset\" for the United States and threatened to reclaim it. 🌊🚢
If that wasn't enough, he's also floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. 🇨🇦➡️🇺🇸 In his Christmas message, he doubled down on these proposals, showing no signs of backing down.
Then on Tuesday, Trump ramped up his threats. In his first press conference after his election win was officially certified by U.S. Congress, Trump said he would not dismiss using \"military force or economic coercion\" to seize control of the Panama Canal or Greenland when asked whether he would rule out such a possibility. 💥
These unprecedented moves have left both allies and adversaries scrambling to respond. Many are wondering what these proposals mean for international diplomacy and the future of global cooperation.
As the world watches, one thing is clear: Trump's presidency is poised to be anything but conventional. Buckle up, folks—it's going to be a wild ride! 🎢
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What does Trump want from threats at Greenland, Panama Canal?
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