Transition Live Updates: Trump Suggests U.S. Territorial Expansion and Airs Grievances

In an hourlong news conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald J. Trump refused to rule out using military force to retake the Panama Canal, which was returned by treaty in the late 1990s, and acquire Greenland, which Mr. Trump said was necessary for U.S. national security.

He also wants to force Denmark to sell Greenland to the United States.

In a rambling, hourlong news conference, Mr. Trump also reiterated his threat that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day, repeating the threat four times.

Mr. Trump refused to say whether he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters, and instead pivoted to criticism of the F.B.I. In his opening comments, he announced a multibillion-dollar plan to build data centers in multiple states bankrolled by investors from Dubai. He then repeatedly attacked President Biden and other foes.

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Northwest · M

PS: As Trump threatened to use military force to wrest back control of the Panama Canal, it should be noted that Panama has no army, per its constitution. “The Republic of Panama shall have no army,” the charter reads, adding that police forces may also protect the country’s borders in the event of external threats. “All Panamanians are obliged to take up arms to defend the national independence and territorial integrity of the State.”

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helenS · 36-40, F

@SunshineGirl .. the "Football war" between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969 for example (Honduras won 1–0, causing Salvadoran fans to reportedly set fire to the stadium)!

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@helenS Yep, don't mess with Latin Americans!

helenS · 36-40, F

@SunshineGirl Even worse, according to wikipedia, a second game was held in San Salvador, El Salvador's capital, on 15 June 1969. Salvadoran fans, seeking vengeance, rioted outside the Honduran team's hotel, leading to several deaths. At the match's start, a dirty rag was flown instead of the Honduran flag. It was won 3–0 by El Salvador. Anti-Salvadoran riots occurred across Honduras following the loss.
Yeah, don't mess with those Latinos 😏

Corporalcolleague · 61-69, M

As if there was any doubt prior...to not rule out using force to "take back" the Panama Canal, force Denmark to sell Greenland, and wants to annex Canada....his cheese has finally slipped off his cracker. MAGA types...is this why you voted for him?

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independentone · M

@Bumbles As long as the lazy people in red states get their welfare checks, life is good as far as they're concerned.

Bumbles · 51-55, M

@independentone They can always blame their lot on immigrants...

independentone · M

@Bumbles And they do. The people of the South were only here to supply cheap labor, but the immigrants work harder, complain less and do better work for less money.

robingoodfellow · M

Reading through all his quotes, yeah it's a crazy unfocused rant but it's becoming clear that America First will mean stepping heavily on and bullying other countries. This isn't going to go down well with the rest of the world.
I agree that Americans are going to get what we deserve but as is usually the case with leaders like this the chaos becomes global.

justanothername · 51-55, M

49% of disgruntled homeless male voters in the swing states voted for him.

22Michelle · 61-69, T

@justanothername There's that many Incels?

Mesthartiya · M

@justanothername It's funny that a video game about Nazis (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle) summed it up best:

"Nothing is quite so easy to manipulate as an insecure male!" (Emmerich Voss)

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

So, now we know what he stands for... I suppose.

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