President Donald Trump just reminded the world what American strength looks like — and the global elites at Davos didn't know what hit them.
In a virtual address to the World Economic Forum that had the establishment clutching their pearls, Trump made crystal clear that his administration views Greenland and the Panama Canal as critical to U.S. national security. And unlike the weak-kneed diplomats of previous administrations, this president isn't interested in asking permission.
"We Need Greenland" — And Trump Means It
The President didn't mince words about the strategic Arctic territory, calling American acquisition of Greenland essential for "international security." While the legacy media hyperventilates about diplomatic norms, Trump is focused on cold, hard reality: China and Russia are making aggressive moves in the Arctic, and America needs to counter them.
"Greenland is vital to our national security interests," Trump declared, brushing aside the predictable pearl-clutching from European bureaucrats who'd rather see America weakened than protected.
"We need Greenland for international security purposes. I've been told that for a long time, and I believe it."
Denmark may technically control Greenland, but let's be honest — they can't defend it, they can't develop it, and they certainly can't counter Chinese influence in the region. Trump knows this, and he's putting America's cards on the table.
The Panama Canal: Time to Right a Historic Wrong
But Trump didn't stop there. He turned his attention to the Panama Canal, reminding everyone that American blood and treasure built that engineering marvel — and China has been steadily gaining control of its operations.
The President pointed to the astronomical fees being charged to American vessels while Chinese ships get preferential treatment. It's the kind of arrangement that only makes sense if you're a globalist who puts America last.
"We gave the Panama Canal to Panama. We didn't give it to China," Trump stated firmly. "And they've abused it."
He's absolutely right. The canal's strategic importance cannot be overstated — it's the chokepoint for trade between the Atlantic and Pacific. Allowing Chinese Communist Party influence to grow there while American ships pay through the nose is exactly the kind of self-defeating policy the Trump administration was elected to end.
Davos Elites in Shambles
Predictably, the Davos crowd — the same people who think Klaus Schwab's "Great Reset" is a good idea — reacted with horror. These are the globalists who spent four years celebrating Biden's weakness and America's decline. They're not used to an American president who actually puts his country first.
Trump also used the address to hammer home his economic agenda: slashing regulations, cutting taxes to 15% for companies manufacturing in America, and unleashing domestic energy production. You know, the policies that built the greatest economy in history before COVID — and will do it again.
"We're going to be reducing taxes very substantially," Trump announced. "And you're not going to want to leave."
The Bottom Line
This is what America First foreign policy looks like, folks. No apologies, no weakness, no putting global institutions ahead of American interests. President Trump is leveraging America's economic and military power to protect strategic assets that previous administrations either ignored or gave away.
The globalists hate it. The Chinese Communist Party fears it. And everyday Americans who understand that a strong nation protects its interests? They're cheering.
Greenland and Panama might seem like distant concerns, but they're not. They're about whether America remains the dominant power of the 21st century — or whether we cede that role to China while the Davos elites applaud our decline.
Trump's message was unmistakable: Not on his watch.