Summary
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s newly appointed Secretary of Defense, suggested military action could be on the table for securing U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland.
In a Fox News interview, he warned that the U.S. would ensure “freedom of navigation” in Panama, while vaguely addressing Trump’s strategic interest in Greenland.
His confirmation hearing earlier this month raised concerns when he refused to rule out military action.
Critics worry his stance signals Trump’s willingness to provoke conflicts with allies over geopolitical ambitions.
Yes fairly easily. They could not beat the Taliban. They could not beat the Houthis. They could not beat the Vietcong. They could not even beat Hamas.
The US can destroy key civilian infrastructure but beyond that their military is incapable of conquering land and keeping it.
The US air force is powerless against the unbeatable strategy of digging holes in the ground.