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.
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.
