Trump Signals Bold Expansionist Vision and Threatens Military Action

President-elect Trump outlines potential territorial ambitions and foreign policy shifts during a wide-ranging Mar-a-Lago press conference.

• Donald Trump refused to rule out military or economic measures to acquire Greenland and regain control of the Panama Canal, citing national security and economic interests.
• Trump suggested Canada could become the 51st U.S. state, proposing economic pressure rather than military action, a notion rejected by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• The president-elect warned of severe consequences in the Middle East if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by his inauguration, fueling speculation about potential U.S. military intervention in Gaza.
• Trump called for NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, threatening to withdraw U.S. support if contributions remain insufficient.
• He reiterated his opposition to environmental regulations and pledged to reverse policies promoting electric vehicles and energy efficiency standards.