U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security.

Speaking to reporters less than two weeks before he takes office on Jan. 20 and as a delegation of aides and advisers that includes his son Donald Trump Jr. is in Greenland, Trump left open the use of the American military to secure both territories.

“I’m not going to commit to that,” he said, when asked if he would rule out the use of the military. “It might be that you’ll have to do something. The Panama Canal is vital to our country.” He added, “We need Greenland for national security purposes.” Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, a longtime U.S. ally and a founding member of NATO.

  • NJSpradlin@lemmy.world
    36·
    2 days ago

    Or that Trump’s judge friend just blocked the release of the findings… with what jurisdiction is beyond me.

    • CaptDust
      22·
      2 days ago

      Cannon said she was acting “to preserve the status quo” whatever the hell that means.

      • earphone843English
        27·
        1 day ago

        It means she wants to be Trump’s next SC appointment.