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Trump's Controversial Remarks on Panama Canal and Greenland Draw Criticism

Trump's calls to reclaim the Panama Canal and acquire Greenland have sparked criticism, especially from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

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Updated: Dec 26th, 2024, 7:07 PM ET

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President-elect Trump’s suggestions to take control of the Panama Canal and acquire Greenland have drawn criticism from Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who condemned the remarks as unrealistic. She emphasized the existing treaties with Panama and characterized Trump's motives as benefitting his corporate allies. While Trump argues that the U.S. is overpaying for canal fees and needs Greenland for national security, both Panamanian and Greenlandic officials have firmly rejected his assertions, defending their sovereignty and management of the canal and territory respectively.

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