Could Trump Really Rename the Gulf of Mexico?
In a press-conference, the President-elect said he would try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.”
Denmark says 'open to dialogue' with U.S. on Arctic
Denmark open to dialogue with US on Arctic cooperation amid Trump's military intervention comments.
Trump's expansionist designs, from Greenland to the Panama Canal
In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential…
Trump says he will change name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It's his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada…
Germany and France warn Trump over threat to take over Greenland
The EU's two leading members were reacting to the US president-elect's plans to acquire Denmark's autonomous territory.
Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.
Trump says he will change the name of Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'
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Why Does Trump Want To Buy Greenland? Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump Jr. said he is taking a “very long, personal day-trip” to the Danish territory as a tourist.
What Is Really Behind Donald Trump’s Dogged Pursuit Of Greenland
The incoming U.S. president has reiterated his desire to acquire the strategically important Arctic island of Greenland but his loud bid may not only be about security.
Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population
After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.
Trump will not rule out using military force to take Panama Canal, Greenland
US President-elect Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using military force to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. At a press conference in Florida…
Mexican president trolls Trump, suggests US renamed 'Mexican America'
Mexico's president took a swipe at Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying that the United States should be called "Mexican America," after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."Pointing out that the Gulf of Mexico was the name recognized by the United Nations, she turned the tables on Trump, saying: "Why don't we call it (the United States) Mexican America?"
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take the Panama Canal
President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. FRANCE 24's journalist, Delano D'souza tells us more.
Trump, Jr. visits Greenland as Trump doubles down on acquiring island
US President-elect Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump, Jr., visited Greenland on Tuesday, while his father refused to rule out military or economic coercion as a means to purchase the mineral and oil-rich island. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the Danish territory, as well as the Panama Canal, saying on Tuesday that they are necessary to ensure the US' "economic security".
'Mexican America': President of Mexico trolls Trump with vintage map
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, wasted no time trolling President-elect Donald Trump, posting a vintage map showing that a large portion of what is now the United States of America used to be called “Mexican America.” President Sheinbaum delivered her remarks in response to Trump’s claim...
Trump seeks to rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' while threatening Greenland, Panama
The pronouncements came during a meandering press conference held a day after the US Congress certified Trump’s election victory.
Trump does not rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal and Greenland
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said during a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday he wanted to see the country’s debt limit addressed while cutting spending and would not rule out military force to expand U.S. territory. Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 after lawm...
Denmark 'open to dialogue' with US on Arctic amid Trump bid to take over territory
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has stated that Demark is 'open to dialogue' with the US on how the two countries can cooperate on the Arctic region, which includes the Danish-controlled…
Mexico president suggests US be renamed 'Mexican America' after Trump's 'Gulf of America' plan
‘It sounds nice, doesn’t it,’ Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters in Mexico.
Blinken says Trump’s push for US to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’
PARIS (AP) — Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world “not to waste a lot of time” on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about Greenland. Trump made clear again this week that he’d like the semiautonomous territory of Denmark to come under U.S. control and said he would not […]
Blinken says Trump’s push for US to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’
PARIS (AP) — Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world “not to waste a lot of time” on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about Greenland. Trump made clear again this week that he’d like the semiautonomous territory of Denmark to come under U.S. control and said he would not […]
Canada, the Panama Canal, and Now Greenland. What’s Behind Trump’s Expansionist Rhetoric?
Trump is once again being true to his America-First convictions.
Trump Wants to Change the Gulf Of Mexico to the 'Gulf Of America,' But Can He Actually Do That??
The President-elect floated the idea around at a news conference Tuesday.
"Why Don't We Call US 'Mexican America'": Mexican President To Trump
Mexico's president took a swipe at Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying that the United States should be called "Mexican America," after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
'Not for sale': As Trump eyes Greenland (again), what's the status of the world's largest island?
Greenland is associated with the European Union through its close relationship with Denmark, of which it is a self-governing territory.
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