Wed Mar 05 10:28:15 UTC 2025: ## Trump Vows to Annex Greenland, Reclaim Panama Canal in Nationalist Address

**Washington D.C.** – In a combative address to Congress, President Donald Trump reiterated his ambition to acquire Greenland, declaring that the United States would obtain the Danish territory “one way or another,” regardless of the wishes of its people. Just one week before Greenland’s general elections, Trump offered Greenlandic citizens a choice: join the United States or face unspecified consequences. He promised safety and prosperity under American rule.

This expansionist rhetoric, delivered alongside a focus on domestic issues like immigration and spending cuts, underscores Trump’s increasingly nationalistic foreign policy. He similarly claimed victory in a renewed effort to regain control of the Panama Canal, citing the sale of Panama Canal ports from a Hong Kong firm to a US-led consortium as evidence of progress in “taking it back.” Trump previously hinted at the potential use of military force to achieve both objectives.

Trump’s address also touched on his controversial approach to international relations. He criticized European allies for insufficient military spending, further emphasizing his rejection of traditional alliances. He also discussed his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, despite berating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and suspending aid to the country. Trump read a message from Zelensky attempting to mend the strained relationship, offering Ukraine’s mineral wealth to the US in exchange for peace.

The President’s speech further highlighted his administration’s drastic cuts to foreign aid, dismissing it as not being in the US interest. This includes canceling over 90 percent of US development assistance, a decision praised by advisor Elon Musk. Trump’s remarks included pointed criticism of aid projects, particularly one focused on LGBTQI+ issues in Lesotho, drawing laughter from Republican members of Congress.

The President’s pronouncements on Greenland and the Panama Canal have been met with widespread international concern, raising questions about the implications for US foreign policy and international law. The future of these territories and the broader implications of Trump’s assertive approach remain uncertain.

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