Will Trump Invade Panama?

[@JamesKerLindsay]

A day or so earlier than usual, but this was a topic I wanted to cover before the break. Trump's threats against Panama have been extraordinary, especially as they seem to have come from nowhere. But behind it lies a long history. So, what do you think will happen? Is there really a chance that Trump will use force? Or is this all about angling for a diplomatic solution? And is this really the best way to achieve it? As always, let me know your thoughts and comments below. And for anyone celebrating, have a Merry Christmas!

[@AppNetEnt]

And to you James, really great work in 2024 with *ALL* your videos - so well put together, really informative. How you get so much background and context together with the overarching arc of the videos contemporary updates is fantastic, all the best and more for 2025! ❤

[@peteross2008]

This Panama talk is not about Panama - it's about Taiwan. Trump is saying that there's plenty of ways to dispossess China from stuff without risking a fight in waters where China has home team advantage. Meanwhile, Trump building up chip-making capacity within continental USA.

[@kodiak9840]

​@@Todd.BSpeaking of knowing nothing, your post is so poorly written that your point barely came across, if at all.

[@kodiak9840]

Merry Christmas also, per the thumb nail, what might be an example of a past and/or present military target of Trump's?

[@neverquit6939]

The 77/79 Panama Canal Treaties are illegal under both Panama and US International law because: A treaty between these 2 countries can only be made with the elected President of each country, and Omar Torrijos was a Dictator who was not legally elected but took the position of "General" by force. So, on that one point, the entire treaty is invalid. Even the Supreme Court in Panama states that the 77/79 Panama Canal Treaties are unconditional and invalid. So, if the US wants to take it back, they can 100% do that. Read CANAL GATE by Samuel Stoll for all the original documents and answers to every discussion and arguments on the American Panama Canal and Canal Zone.

[@pfennigfuchser-97]

We are living in a south park episode

[@daddythomas1389]

What a great line... It's SO true.... I never made the connection...It shows how EXTREME things have become......

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

must be the new and improved expanded Blame Canada movie, only now to include Canada, Mexico, Panama, Greenland, China.........and whoever is next weeks new enemy........

[@robertmusil1107]

No, we lived in a Southpark episode when senile Biden was in the White House and everyone was covering up that he isn't fit for the job and should be replaced. This is just the consequences of lying for years. People will rather pick Trump than another soulless vessel supported by Dick Cheney.

[@hendrikvandeventer7669]

Yes, and it will end on Jan 20th, 2025

[@Jeff456-p3c]

The land of make believe for the past 4 years

[@blanchjoe1481]

Dear PJKL, I hate to warn you, but if you are going to make a piece based upon every time Donald Trump makes an outlandish statement, you are going to be very busy.

[@bennygoodmanisgod]

@@blanchjoe1481 bro has to make rent somehow

[@runrau9275]

Will not just be him, Dumpster makes enough Posts to keep all Busy.

[@jj-eg5up]

Ha

[@michaelmcclown5593]

He is a youtube content provider and Trump is making the content a perfect match.

[@miscaccount9438]

Trump is the epitome of double talk. Not just because he's constantly going against his own statements, but because he's constantly repeating things 😂 i hate the way that guy speaks

[@tyronejoshua1613]

I'm loving these multiple uploads a week by Professor Ker-Lindsay

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks so much. There's still too much news though! :-)

[@paulheydarian1281]

Just focus on the trivial and the superficial; your subscribers will increase by ten fold.

[@hermitcard4494]

Panamanian here. I like Trump, I've been following this roller-coaster of entertainment politics and like him. I know he's a proactive aggressive negotiatior, I remember his BS fight with Kim Yon Un and results, other funny troll chad moments, his recent statements about México and Canada, his plan to stop Russia vs Ukraine, Israel and neighbors. *But HIS TIMING couldn't have been WORST:* around the commentation of December 20th(1989) USAs invasión to Panamá. So even Panamanian like me who like Trump and know how he plays, really dislike this. Imagine yourselves if on the commemoration of Pearl Harbor, Japan arbitrarily decided to fully remake their army and demand flying wherever they want. Regarding the abusive husband or parent type of logic "I made you, I own you", you see you deranged it is, coming from a country that virtue signals about freedom. Thank you for the help in our independence. Regarding Torrijos Carter treaty that gave us back the chanel, YOU'LL NEVER SEE a situation in which after anyone has fully paid their house, and then new bank administration says "We made a mistake selling you that house so cheap. We made it, we want it back!". Why dont you dig Jimmy Carter and yell at him instead. Trump will continue Theodore Roosevelt's big stick politics, and I can see Trump making some economical proposals with us, probably even proposing to BUY the canal(dame as Greenland); he CANT push us towards China(they're getting politically too friendly) the same way the far left pushed many people towards Trump. But he'll have to lower his intensity : Panamá has always been a USA ally and doesn't deserve this level of aggressiveness, else we'll have no option but to join BRICKS. Dont push us.

[@danielabaldonado5007]

Well said

[@Marsffect]

Even if he tries to negociate something about ownership or control over the Canal it'll be a hard "No". We have exceptionally managed the Canal, paid for it and mantained it while the USA hasn't helped. The Canal is Panamanians and it always will be.

[@leohorishny9561]

LOL! With TFG, like Panama’s opinions matter a bit!! But you like him, you now get to play with your buddy you wanted, and saying this was done at a “bad time”, is incredibly disrespectful of Panama's inherent rights and sovereignty!! 🤦‍♂️

[@leohorishny9561]

First, China, now TFG…Panama’s just making one dumb decision after the other. 🤨

[@Calvito-]

@@Marsffect Of course. The price per ton of cargo is unbelievably cheap. Panama should charge 5-10 times more than the current price. Also, the US military personnel have been training Panama special forces for two decades specifically on defending the canal!!! Trump is ridiculous, old man who hasn’t got the slightest clue about politics and diplomacy.

[@clarkbonilla]

Panameños would say you significantly underestimate the US 1989 incursion into Panamá. 1) Military fighting last weeks. 2) Panameños viewed it as an unlawful invasion, as act of war. 3) 6,000 panameños died. 4) US military covered up deaths by destroying records. 5) US forces started by crippling Panamanian communications so hide US invasion. 6) US CIA supported placement of Noriega as president. 7) This was an unjustified act of war under international law.

[@qwaszx2]

No. Panama would vote to become part of the US, and Mulino is a big fan of Trump. The whole government is. Nobody cares about the soldiers who died for Noriega. Panamanians have a short memory and love the US. Sure, the US did bad things when there was a canal zone, but this time around there won't be a harsh regime, it will be soft. Trump just wants technical control, and Panama wants the Panama Papers sanctions that exist to this day to go away. Since Trump lost a lot of money from that, everyone is on the same page. Even the opposition. The opposition hates the canal authority and the corruption. The only thing they will be bitter about is the fact that Kenneth Darlington is Panama's Luigi Mangione. The mine will reopen along with new mines. That will be the result of this. Any opposition will be brutally squashed, and nobody will really protest because they will have much more money. It's win-win for everyone except the indigenous, but is there any country on Earth that cares about them? Everything else you say about Bush, the CIA, and Noriega is true. We know this, and nobody cares. Move on and be happy Torrijos didn't become president. Or Lombana. Mulino is doing good.

[@cyberash3000]

@@qwaszx2 so trump also wants technical control of greenland, as he said he would invade there, he wants technical control of canada as he would controil there, he wants technical control of mexico because he wants to invade there, and the latest is hes goignto invade britain and arrest the uk government and then what? take control there?

[@kidsteach938]

@@qwaszx2 Ok...so who will pay the debt for the expansion of the canal? At less than $18 per TEU, the canal is a bargain for the 81 km distance, so Trump is lying. The only true thing you mention is that everyone loves...money.

[@sobl3601]

American dollar and USA built Panama City not indigens .

[@qwaszx2]

@@kidsteach938 The US would assume it. Panama will benefit greatly too from this deal. Not getting construction contracts is a part of it. Expect the new rail line to be American made.

[@RicoMill-l4o]

This is how a declining empire acts

[@jacqdanieles]

It's how an immature child acts. Now he's been crowned king.

[@wercmed]

Facts!

[@Marsffect]

so true.

[@scottwebb4722]

err no, a declining empire would have a head of state that would leave the affairs of running it to underlings while pursuing other pleasures. Take Tsar Nicholas II continuing to play tennis after being told his fleet was sunk by the Japanese. Or the Roman Emperor Honorius when told Rome had been lost he thought it had been one of his pet chickens named after the city. Trump seems to have a near Genghis Khan like desire to project strength.

[@scottwebb4722]

@@jacqdanieles People should know when they are conquered.

[@efrainrondon5753]

It is important to note that during the American construction period of the Panama Canal, about 6,000 workers died and only a small portion were from the United States. The great majority of the workers who died were from Caribbean and Latin American countries.

[@kumsy7170]

not to count the ones that die before under the french

[@robertmusil1107]

Also, it doesn't matter who dies. Russians died during WW2 in unbeliavable numbers. Should they now claim Germany? xD

[@royale7620]

Who drew the plans and provided the materials? Who was educated and had the brains to do it?

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

@@royale7620 What does that have to do with the subject?......the OP was pointing out that the majority of those that died building the silly thing were not Americans.....Do try to stay on topic.

[@kumsy7170]

@@royale7620 who took advantage of it, and who made a coup to over throw a president

[@powasjington4262]

I think he’s just trolling, like he was by calling Trudeau “governor,” but you never really know what he is thinking or will do.

[@specialted1]

I think he tries to start any negotiation with a ridiculous proposition then moves from there

[@Phukugoooglification]

Or how his wall on the southern boarder would be built and Mexico would pay for it. Never happened, maybe 20 miles of new barricades went up at millions of taxpayer dollars per mile but Mexico never paid a peso.

[@jacobdavison93]

Read the art of the deal and you will recognize his pattern.

[@andred7684]

​@@jacobdavison93 Could you sum up his pattern?

[@jacobdavison93]

@@andred7684 bombastic or absurd demand to begin negotiations, gains enough leverage for concessions from the other party, gracious in victory and able to convince them they both won to allow for mutual benefit

[@petterbirgersson4489]

We live in one of the most stupid timelines. Real life Idiocracy.

[@DirkusTurkess]

Have you seen that movie? It's a triumph of meritocracy.

[@TexasTrad78]

Being emasculated and indoctrinated leaves a man feeling like you

[@4x4r974]

Shipping routes are literally the backbone of everything. Far from anything that should be described with idio- as a prefix.

[@changedNameSorry]

@@4x4r974 Trump played the strong man as Elon Musk's exploit made him look weak. That's pretty much all.

[@erikrudolph9483]

@@petterbirgersson4489 this is the best timeline. I'm not sorry and sad that you can't see that. No matter.

[@JohnTibbitt]

Literally one stop shop for international news. Thank you sir.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

And thank you very much!

[@Stefan556]

You forgot that Manuel Noriega was a CIA agent.

[@HacksignKT]

He doesn't want to call out the U.S. for their crimes.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Noriega used his status as CIA agent to protect his criminal empire. He convinced the CIA and the U.S. government to look the other way until the first George Bush couldn’t ignore the problem anymore. By that time it would be fair to say that Noriega had gone rogue.

[@007kingifrit]

when? while he was in power?

[@GoldenKirby507]

@@007kingifrit Way before he was in power, CIA even payed for his education. Look his bio up. USA was paranoid about Communism in the Americas .

[@Thadude701]

@@007kingifrit it was not after we deposed him

[@talglikman7276]

It's all funny until you realize this man is the actual president.

[@elliottprats1910]

He’s a sober president that’s dealing with serious national security concerns before he’s even officially in office again.

[@clubberlang5593]

Unlike potato Biden he actually wants to put the states first..

[@callumbush1]

The greatest president since 2016.

[@GabrielUngacta]

@@talglikman7276 not yet. He will be come February

[@Pintsize4373]

😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🧌🧌🧌🧌🚣🏿‍♀️🚣🏿‍♀️🚣🏿‍♀️

[@Tedger]

The fact we are even talking about this is insane.

[@laststand6420]

Not really, this is probably the most important piece of land to the US that we don't actually control... Ceding that to China or even a corrupt Panamanian Government is not an option we should even consider.

[@gustavothegreat100]

@@laststand6420 but it's a part of Panama not the us

[@laststand6420]

@@gustavothegreat100 We built it and have treaties that give us certain rights to it. It's not actually that much land, and the only reason it matters is because of it's importance to nations like the US.

[@Acidfox86]

@@gustavothegreat100wrong

[@zintek123]

@@laststand6420 wrong the treaties gives you no rights to it , those where the treaties of1903 which where abolished in 1977 with the torrijos carter treaty, and btw the 1903 treaty was meant to be for 100 years ,wich is already long gone

[@DFraser-i1d]

"Will Trump Invade Panama?" Of course not. He just needs constant attention.

[@tiburcio729]

You never know with Trump. He'll say he's going to do 10 crazy things but only do one. Then he'll do 10 crazy things no one ever saw coming.

[@victorcharles8686]

@@DFraser-i1d It more about distractions. The economic future doesn't look promising therefore, find another issue to hold the supporters attention, they being none the wiser.

[@Hugo97HD]

Trumpers will just say that he is just a funny person but I don’t see anything funny about creating tensions with friendly countries.

[@jurassictyrantkingYT]

Trump will most likely bribe Panama to kick China out of Panama and then mission accomplished

[@chuulaine]

thank you!! because as a citizen I can tell he isn't well informed about the history of the two countries. he's just spitting bs

[@A1D3NR1L3Y]

I just love how concise and straight to the point Professor Ker-Lindsay is. There is enough detail, it is very informative, but your brain doesn't go into overload trying to comprehend the facts.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks so much. Mission accomplished! :-)

[@maxb4074]

Trump has never used the word "invade" regarding the canal. Yet that word is in your heading above. Jeez he is not even in office yet.

[@HomeFromFarAway]

​@@maxb4074 but people voted fir him as the "anti war" president so it will be a "special military operation"

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@@maxb4074 How else do you suppose it would be accomplished? I’m not at all saying it’s a serious threat, but it’s absolutely an implied threat. I think there are two things going in here. Primarily Trump is playing domestic politics, trying to stay on the “front page” of the news and to keep his nutcase base of support happy with bellicose rhetoric. The second thing Trump is trying to accomplish with his aggressive talk is posturing in advance of negotiations. This sometimes can work, but the problem is if someone calls your bluff.

[@OliverNorth9729]

IF THE U.S. IS JUST GOING TO BREAK AGREEMENTS IT MAKES WITH IT'S ALLIES WHY MAKE AGREEMENTS WITH THE U.S?

[@HomeFromFarAway]

precisely. they think they are too big to fail, but they are rapidly shrinking

[@olivka7560]

They already break every single agreement they make. This is why many countries dont play their game and do Whats best for them

[@mharley3791]

People seem to fundamentally misunderstand why countries make agreement with United States. The US isn’t trustworthy and has broken agreements all the time in the past. countries continue to deal with it because the United States continues to be the wealthiest, technologically and culturally dominant country in the world. As long as that remains, deals will get done.

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

For the past 40 or so years, I've always said, "With friends like America, Canada doesn't need enemies." Time to cut all ties with the loons south of the 49th.

[@leohorishny9561]

This is100% TFG doing this, NOT “the US”.

[@behrensf84]

His attention will drift on something else in a few days…

[@Majik12]

Put a Big Mac in front of him, he won't remember his name.

[@kathleenpomare4918]

YOU REALLY KNOW.

[@shanghaidiscovery2664]

What fees to US shipping? The US has owned no significant shipping lines for many years. The only US shipping line in the top 30 is Matson with 0.2% market share. The main issue is the Jones act that makes it prohibitively expensive for US companies to build and operate vessels. So yes many of the goods that transit via the canal go to the US and a few come from the US but on foreign vessel. also assuming the highest fee for a vessel is USD300k in transit fee. Expensive for sure but on basis of this being a vessel with 14000 TEU's this come to 21 bucks per container. Basically nothing. On the other hand, Trump's tariff of 20-25% would come to millions extra cost to consumers for that same vessel (potentially well north of a hundred million for a fully loaded Panamax offloading all into the US)....

[@Marsffect]

you see, the problem is that with all the treaties and laws protecting the Canal, there is one little clause (i think it's a clause) that makes the US transit free in the Canal, the US only has to pay the taxes. This is determined by the size of the ship (in general, like weight, what it carries and such), if the US is so concerned that it's too expensive then idk my guy, go the long way and don't pay anything or downsize. Literally no other nation has ever complained that the fees are too high.

[@shakiMiki]

He hasn't been sworn in, & he is already causing havoc. It's going to be a chaotic & exhausting four years.

[@jacqdanieles]

1st term: daily drama & a dumpster-fire administration 2nd term: hold my covfefe

[@donramon2043]

You bet

[@julioconsuegra1351]

To say the least..

[@LordZoth6292]

Hes doing the job over half the country voted him in for. Buckle up if you can't handle the ride.

[@dunnowy123]

@@LordZoth6292 I genuinely don't think half of Americans want to annex Greenland or retake the Panama Canal lol

[@joysachs9032]

It seems that there is a personal vendetta he has against Panama.... the seizure of his hotel in the city.

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

If that was true why did he never mention Panama during his first 4 years as President?

[@ianjohnson2586]

Panamanian here, really liked the video. I think the events of 1964 needed a bit more context. The January 9th events lead to Panama breaking diplomatic ties with the USA altogether, and it gave Panama the needed diplomatic ammunition for the current strong man, Torrijos to go on a world tour campaigning for the sovereignty of the country. (Literally, he was all over the world.) That's without mentioning the heavy influence of the US during the WW2 and the cold war era in the nations instability. Multiple coups were supported and backed by the US in order to gain or at least keeps it's influence. This events lead to the dictatorships that eventually lead to the invasion as a whole. Also, Noriega was a double agent for the CIA, worked closely with Bush father. The same American president that would end up overturning him. Panama was also used as a proxy to aid the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega is still in power till this day, speaking of sowing the seeds you plant, eh?

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks a lot for the further information. I really appreciate it. Obviously, in a relatively short video I have to condense things down and so some more detail was great. How are people in Panama responding all this?

[@billturner6564]

All very true But 1 Panama would not exist without USA meddling 😅 2 Panama canal would not exist without the US building it paying for it protecting it and clearing malaria from your country so it could be built... There is no world where Panama is independent.. this is a fact you need 2 deal with like adults Do a deal and make it a good 1 Become a state of the USA .. or join a federation so you get lots of benefit and no cost But don't let the Russians and Chinese who live thousands of miles away make problems 4 you Hell I bet Trump has some money in a Panama bank 😅 So your already his best friend 😅. The wold is changing and its not for the best .. But Panama could be 1 of the winners

[@walterrawdanik8077]

@@ianjohnson2586 Poor Panama , they are peaceful and highly civilized society that could be just like Switzerland if it weren’t for brutish meddling from this ugly colossus… said or thought nobody ever .

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I think you’ve got a big gap in your knowledge with what you said about the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. What you must be thinking of is Panama being used as a staging area for support to the Contras, the paramilitary organization(s) in El Salvador fighting against the rebels there (who were mainly terrorizing the populace). The U.S. didn’t support the Sandinistas. The Soviets were able to support the various Central American insurgencies, usually channeling their limited efforts through Cuba, not Panama. Incidentally, the Sandinistas did conduct fair elections, at least the first time around, and the Nicaraguan people elected Victoria Chamorra, who was a pro-Western conservative. I’ll give the Sandinistas full credit for that. Unfortunately, the Sandinistas themselves suffered a split between the nationalist faction and the corrupt socialist faction that was led by Ortega. Ortega has been a disaster for Nicaragua on the whole, but it should be stated that Nicaragua has fared better than Salvador or Honduras over the past 30 years. Most of the immigrants fleeing Central America are from those countries with very few fleeing Nicaragua. As a side notice, it’s illuminating to note that the current border “crisis” on the U.S. Mexico border is largely due to U.S. policies in Central America during the Cold War. This is what is known as blowback, the unforeseen long term consequences to poorly thought out strategies. Still, in fairness to the U.S., it was acting during the Cold War and in response to Soviet shenanigans in Latin America.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@@JamesKerLindsay He’s confusing the Contras of Salvador (anti-revolutionary, anti-communist) with the Sandinistas of Nicaragua (revolutionary, communist). Major face palm. It was the CIA that was using Panama (and to a lesser extent Costa Rica) as a base to support brutal anti-communist dictators in Central America. The Soviets used Cuba as their staging area to smuggle weapons, and they used Cuban agents to subvert what were originally nationalist movements. I think we should also keep in mind the Cold War Context. The U.S. wasn’t just effing around for the sake of effing around. The policies might have been bad, but there was a serious reason for them.

[@SniperFallen06]

We will defend our land,our people,our blood 🇵🇦

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

😉😅😂🤣

[@Joedisney]

I'm sure Ukraine said the same thing, unfortunately Ukraine is getting wiped out right now. And once Donald Trump comes in and cuts the weapons off from America it's over. I am not for taking over the Panama canal as an American citizen. I have little doubt, Trump will get that Panama canal, he is not going to let China continue to do what they're doing in that area. Your life is not worth that canal, this the fact look at Russia and Ukraine, that ukrainians have lost millions of people. No matter what they tell you they have lost millions, you just cannot fight against a major country like this. And Russia is nothing compared to United States.

[@danielabaldonado5007]

@@SniperFallen06 ❤️❤️❤️Very true

[@officialspock]

Goodluck

[@leo-uv1is]

😂😂

[@nickrails]

Well, if I were China I've just found amazing leverage to turn Panama against the US. Whilst the US is moving away from diplomacy and threatening war, offer co-operation and financial aid. Maybe even offer some sophisticated air defence systems, for free.

[@qwaszx2]

Not a chance. You don't understand that the significant Chinese minority of Panama runs the entire logistics of the country, and they are Cantonese people who hate Beijing, but don't really talk about that sort of thing except to close friends as they rely on the Chinese suppliers to make money. Not only that, the entire government is pro-Trump, including the president. Many are dual citizens. Whatever you hear from Mulino is domestic bluster. Behind the scenes he will negotiate, and he hates the corrupt canal authority every bit as much as his opposition (Lombana and the PRD). Panama would vote to become a territory. Minority voices are being amplified now.

[@mharley3791]

The problem is logistics. Panama is too close to United States and too far from China for your plan to actually work. The United States could quite literally occupied Panama with minimal effort before China could even get anything to Panama.

[@Rhandlezz]

Okkk genius. 😂

[@scottwebb4722]

I've got a better idea: China won't object to the US getting Panama if they get Taiwan.

[@8qk67acq5]

@@mharley3791 Sure, but with new arms, it's possible to make that a pain for the US. They could also pull one from the US textbook and station a fleet there so if the US invades, they will have to be really precise to not start a nuclear war.

[@jeanmorales6001]

For Panamanians (Yes, I am one), the Canal is very much up there with the flag 🇵🇦, being a national symbol, but one represents a good chunk of the GDP and the other one looks nice on display. I think some people, also, minimize the geopolitical importance of Panama for the whole world. Thanks JKL, this video was long overdue. It’s good to hear a story being told from a neutral standpoint as opposed to trolls seeking to trigger emotional responses. I will say you underplayed bits like: Panama breaking diplomatic ties with the US in ‘64. Trump’s comments being done a day after the US invasion anniversary, and the likelihood of Latin American unity against actions that would undermine Panamanian sovereignty. Overall tho, this was a good unbiased video and you were probably right to leave out some points that could potentially mislead the narrative. Thanks so much!

[@pklemets]

After reading the Treaty and amendments, I noticed your reliance on initial clauses stating the obvious divestiture of the Canal Zone to Panamá from the USA. I also read the conditions of the Treaty and subsequent remedies section of (b) specifically. Does it not appear there has been a breach of the Treaty?

[@keith2366]

Trump enjoys saying stupid stuff. It gets him in the news, which he loves, and it takes eyes off the even dumber things he is planning and doing.

[@jacqdanieles]

Bingo!

[@bigbigmurphy]

Well, the news love it too🤣🤣

[@andrewliberman7694]

Thanks!

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you so much, Andrew. That’s incredibly kind of you. Very best wishes, James

[@Numenax]

But...but....No new wars, right? War wouldn't happen with him as leader, right? Trump wouldn't lie to people, would he? I'm being horribly sarcastic here. FYI.

[@XX_MelobraacRedux]

I’m pretty sure Panama would get trounced so even if it’s a war, it wouldn’t really cost any lives and they’ll fold easily, especially since they don’t really have a military.

[@maxb4074]

Relax dude stop frightening people over what you say might happen. Nothing has happened, he is not even President yet.

[@clayashford9334]

@@XX_MelobraacReduxand yet it would be very costly to the US. Any overseas invasion is expensive and imagine what Panama might do to the canal if invaded. Remember what happened when a single ship got stuck in it?

[@mattharrell3932]

@@Numenax why dont you worry about facts and not "maybe in the future"... your liberal president has allowed wars upon wars to start and go on, while Trump already gave us 4 years of peace.

[@Aggaleiden070]

@@clayashford9334 Not to mention the damage to the reputation of the US on the international stage.

[@canelli141]

Invade Panama on what basis, the USA invasion that happened was requested by the Panama government and citizens back then to remove a drug dictator wanted by the USA. Now, if it is an invasion against the people of Panama, it will be a very different outcome even with out a standing army the people will definitely defend the Panama Canal like in 1964.

[@roseother8306]

TRUE. NORIEGA was overriding the presidential election of the people to install himself as president. He was ushering communism into Panama. He was unwanted but he could not be controlled. Controlling the situation became messy -

[@JeanPaulMueller]

History doesn't repeat but it does rhyme. Didn't the British Empire kind of officially end because they (and the French and Israelis) wanted to re-establish control over the Suez Canal?

[@claydee7092]

The United States supported Egypt at the time and pressured its allies to avoid using force. Although Britain and France were at a low point in their global influence, they still had the capacity to assert control over Egypt, which they demonstrated by successfully invading the country. However, they ultimately withdrew due to demands from both the United States and the Soviet Union.

[@maxb4074]

Relax, Trump hasn't done anything yet. He isn't even President yet.

[@mozdy7457]

It is commonly cited as the end date for the British empire but only because it’s convenient. In reality it was a decades long slow decline. Britain was no longer a superpower post WW1 and was only further relegated post WW2.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

No hes not invading Panama.

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

😉😅😂🤣

[@Rhandlezz]

Plenty of simpletons seem to think so. Lol😅

[@modder15]

Given that the united states has been training Panamanian security forces and given them equipment as well this all seems too dumb

[@Phukugoooglification]

On the other hand the USA did train and equip the Taliban as a counter to Russia and look how that turned out.

[@Tuanesto]

@@Phukugoooglification and on another hand, the US built that canal with its own hands and money.

[@SamAronow]

@@Phukugoooglification The USA trained and equipped the Mujahideen. The Taliban didn't exist until the 1990s and they fought against the faction that the US supported.

[@Phukugoooglification]

@@SamAronow 1980's the USA CIA and the Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence provided arms to Afghans resisting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, whom became the Taliban. How's that?

[@bonniebluebell5940]

If Trump was wise, he would build a superior sea-level canal NOW.

[@nijadbahnam9859]

Electing Trump is going to be the most idiotic decision the U S public has made .

[@mumu8727]

@nijadbahnam9859 they did it one time before and that was good times.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Problem is countries will wonder about how serious Trump is in any given day. PS - Panama build the new canal for billions and are planning an expansion of the water storage reservoir for additional billions. PS2 - surprised that Trump knows anything about the canal except that it makes for a MAGA talking point.

[@UncleAlf1889]

That is because you likely bought into the democrat talking point that Trump, a self-made billionaire, is a buffoon and cant grasp economic issues. Pretty idiotic, but many people bought the lies about Trump. Question is, why hasnt this been news? Panama is adding significantly to inflationary pressures in the US and is allowing millions of illegals to flood across their isthmus on the way to invade the US. I am all for military intervention if Panama isnt made to heal. We built that canal and paid for it, not them.

[@Gwanzan3325]

Right, the President of Panama should just stop engaging with Trump and assume something else will take the old man's attention later and will forget the whole matter.

[@RDBean]

Just what we need, a Brit telling the USA what to do

[@levicnall]

People voted for this when he said he was anti war

[@Glockman20008]

And i support it

[@conveyor2]

The only ones talking about war are leftists.

[@jose6183]

No new wars they said.... Focusing on fixing the US from the inside they said....

[@m.streicher8286]

there's no way modern Americans will ever die invading Panama. I just don't believe it could happen

[@lalito2136d8cc]

Hi James, as a Panamanian, I thank you for putting the topic on discussion. But I also would like to add some more: 1. The multiple projects made by Lesseps (who built the Suez Canal) and his failures. 2. The bulk of workforce was in big part by Jamaicans and people from Barbados, following the Chinese, Spanish, and then the people from USA. 3. The reversal started because in 1964, American students incited multiple troubles because of the disrespect they wanted to keep continuing with our flags, and people honestly was very tired of feeling like second-class citizens in our own territory. This ended with dead people, and eventually president Roosevelt had to lower the head. 4. The return of the Canal was, is, and will always be a cause that unites citizens, because it is not fair for another country to colonize and administer territory that isn’t theirs. This is why we as a nation understand and support people in Kosovo, Gaza, Western Sahara and every occupied territory. 5. After almost 25 years of Panamanian administration, we have demonstrated superior management skills, we serve the world and help the global commerce. Will the US keep this? I don’t think so 6. It is not compatible with international law to “retake” what is now a foreign asset for the US. It’s the same rethoric for Ukraine and Russia.

[@TimLoo-w4u]

How dare u challenge trump?😂😂😂😂😂😂. And his minions.......78 million strong and increasing

[@joannacurran8475]

Panama here. It was 35 years, on December 20, that the USA last invaded us. We learned. Colombia supports us, as I am sure do most countries in the world. We are not going to be the Uccrain of USA

[@Kimjongilmao]

Your decision to include the last point may indicate a misunderstanding about Trump and what his motivations are lol. Trump simply has no buy-in when it comes to the rules-based international order. That has never been his interest and it probably never will be. He is not an ideological defender of Ukraine. Everything is transactional for him.

[@joannacurran8475]

The USA has ports on both oceans. It does not need to use the canal at all. The Panamanian government is not so stupid as to allow China to control the canal, or develop more debt.

[@logic_420]

Panama never control the canal nor had a claim since Panama never control the territory

[@PAnon-sama]

4:30 So no mention of the racist and discriminatory laws in the Zone? Apparently the resentment was caused solely by envy. The segregation, unfair treatment of people because of their race and nationality in their own country, lack of respect for Panamanian sovereignty and US's failure to honor its agreements with Panama; none of that had anything to do with it, huh. 6:12 We are not gonna mention that the US likely killed Torrijos and that Noriega was actually a CIA agent since the 50s up untill very shortly before his capture by the US. I guess that is not that important. It is just Panama being unstable on its own. Nothing to do with US intervention.

[@bedisraeli]

@@PAnon-sama thank you for highlighting some of the missing context that is often missing from centrist re-telling of central and south American history. "América para los americanos" indeed

[@Apistoleon]

Yes, very generic, surfacial background of the situation as usual. No mention of CIA has hands all over it!

[@toby9999]

This is a 12-minute video. Do you want an hour?

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Sorry, but you are reading in bias because I don’t say something exactly as you want me to. I made it clear that there was a clearly colonial relationship. And as someone else pointed out, this is a summary. I just try to lay out the basics of a situation for people Who might not know much of anything about it. Entire university courses are taught about it. Seriously, perhaps try to have some perspective. And, again, don’t try to read in bias where none exists.

[@HomeFromFarAway]

sarcasm is stupid when you have noyhing useful to say. make your own 5 hr video about every facet of the region

[@PxThucydides]

Day 4 of Trump's "what country are we threatening to invade today" tour. Next: Belgium.

[@Neel71]

Nah, .... Netherlands......... for that EUV company🙂

[@mostlyshorts7462]

Funny because he hasn't threatened to invade a single nation yet

[@edl653]

Next DJT will want to conquer Antartica to liberate it for the ruling Emperor Penguins. He also wants to by Greenland. I think he is jealous of Putin's imperialism. - As an American, I apologies for any buffoonery that may happen over the next 4 years.

[@JCardo2502]

I´m half Spanish half Panamanian and I supported Trump because I really thought Trump was going to focus on his country and leave us alone. Also there are many Americans living in Panama (like a couple of thousands) and I thought that if Trump improved America, those Americans might go back to the US... you know, so we can have PANAMA FOR PANAMANIANS... isn´t that the point of countries?

[@CombatMosquitoTrainer]

" 4 years" ?? You guys are lucky he's old and unlikely to make term. Otherwise, you'll never get rud of him

[@downandout992]

​​@@JCardo2502 As a gringo living in Panama, I used to think so too. But now I realize that the real world is based upon economics.

[@kryztofwhite]

Translation: usa has control/exert power means good. When it is a different country, means it's not good :)

[@MateoMPM]

I mean compared to when china or Russia has control then yes The US is definitely better

[@gups4963]

Wrong, it means it doesn't get mentioned unless a genocide is involved. There is literally nothing new in the history of the planet when it comes to geopolitics

[@B-A-L]

The bigger question is if America does invade Panama and sieze the canal how much will Trump force the rest of the world to pay to use it. Also how long will it be before China offers to build another canal right next to it and charge half the price?

[@gunfet]

Remember the Suez Crisis 1956? Don't expect any help with Panama from Britain, France, or Israel.

[@HomeFromFarAway]

or from the rest of us. America can fail just as hard as anyone

[@michaelbringas1311]

I don’t think the U.S would need any help unfortunately :/.

[@DaichiR40]

Oh no... a country that abolished its military vs the largest military in the world... who will win? It's anyones guess...

[@HomeFromFarAway]

@michaelbringas1311 no economy or government can exist in isolation, and the USA has disappointed enough allies now that there would be no accommodation made. the dollar only has strength as long as we keep it as a trade currency...and that will is fading

[@mharley3791]

@@HomeFromFarAway people fundamentally misunderstand why the dollar is used

[@ohyeah2816]

I’d say Scotland for the golf courses, more him important to him than a mere canal.

[@chipcook5346]

A military invasion would be going back on one of his greatest commitments. This is like back in the day when Britain wanted something, but the locals weren't agreeable. Then suddenly, a British fleet just off the coast. The man says stuff to get something he wants. I think the English once called that diplomacy.

[@moeawale4891]

They called gunboat diplomacy when they forced Chinesse to buy the opium drug.

[@Bad-Humor]

As an American this is dumb, if China is doing better to panama than we are, then instead of whining and threatening them, help them better than china is to gain their favor.

[@ben3634]

Nice video. You should make a video about Trump's comments on Greenland. Specifically him saying: "“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”"

[@JamesKerLindsay]

He’s definitely got a thing about Greenland! :-)

[@CombatMosquitoTrainer]

@ben3634 trump probably thinks Greenland is small, green and flat like a large golf green, hence he can turn it into a private golf club and call it "trumpland" eventually telling others he discovered it himself.

[@peteross2008]

@@JamesKerLindsay They wanna put all the servers and memory banks and supercomputers in a cold place, easy to keep the hardware cool and easy to defend. It's a race to establish the first global Ai infrastructure, a massive undertaking with massive hardware requirements. Nobody is gonna be afraid of nuclear power plants far away in Greenland to run the computers.

[@changedNameSorry]

He uttered both of these mad plans when he was hard pressed about Elon Musk's latest exploits, which made him look not in control. Thus he played the strong man by pushing a cartoonish imperialist policy.

[@RedLancerMoto]

@@changedNameSorry Oh wow, tell us what else you know about Trump!

[@greendsnow]

Mexico's new transoceanic canal costs only 7.5 billion. Cheaper than a war...

[@qwaszx2]

Will never happen. This is a small part of it though, and also why Panama is a big fan of what Trump has said. Their only request will be to make all of the Panama Papers bullshit that tanked the economy go away, and Trump is still pissed, so everyone is on the same page. Panama is not hostile to Trump, quite remarkably, they are his biggest supporters.

[@SpadesWoW]

@greendsnow have you seen how the united states invades? Take a look at desert storm. It's brutal. I think you're incorrect.

[@MAXIMUSLOK]

💶🇪🇺🦾,€€€€€€€

[@Nick-bh5bk]

The cartels should be careful. Trump isn't f'ing around.

[@EdMcF1]

This will get complicated when a newly-independent Scotland revives the Darién scheme.

[@tonydivito3489]

The Panama Canal’s value is declining due to freshwater shortages to fill the locks, melting polar ice enabling Asia-Europe routes as short as 20 days, Mexico’s transit corridor on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and growing nearshore manufacturing in Mexico.

[@Marsffect]

actually wrong. The Canal's value hasn't decreased. Yes there have been times where the Canal had to lower capacity but that's because our season cycle is rainy season and dry season. That was more than a year ago (mid 2023) and the Canal since then resumed full operations with its normal capacity.

[@soloataraxia]

@@Marsffect this it's the right info!

[@albertoe8740]

Fun fact that wasn’t mentioned, the canal was originally going to be built in Nicaragua.

[@davidbutton3500]

When adjusted for inflation, the cost of moving a ton of goods through the Canal is less than it was when the canal opened.

[@Marsffect]

I'm Panamanian, that is wrong. In recent years the prices to pass through the Canal had risen due to a drought. Multiple other things have affected the prices as well.

[@Joedisney]

It boggles my mind it's people actually think Trump is not a warmonger. He did a lot of bombing in his time, and he didn't leave Afghanistan even though he promised he would. This unfair reputation that he's some kind of peaceful guy is insanity. And do I think he's going to get something for his Panama canal one way or the other, yes he is. And anyone who thinks he's not going to it's just in La La Land. There's way too much money sitting in that Panama canal for him to let it go

[@TSEEMOD_618]

I would recommend to ask first Peter Griffin about the situation in PANAMA

[@johnn9977]

He was joking, I think.

[@jacqdanieles]

He's a joke

[@Stephen-fe8bq]

😉😅😂🤣

[@EdMcF1]

James Earl Carter has lived to see this all play out.

[@poeticider]

When I saw the video title I literally screamed WHAT?!?!? at my phone.

[@Reply-j8d]

Vote for a fascist POTUS and you get fascism..way to go MAGA

[@007kingifrit]

i support his actions, no country should ever stand up to us

[@NeutronStar-r7r]

I bet you have no proof of Trump being Fascist or have a definition for it. Apparently for leftists anyone who does not agree with them is a Fascist. The left is so inclusive and tolerant until you disagree.

[@burisleifwenden1784]

Crying in Communist Chinese.

[@scottwebb4722]

@@NeutronStar-r7r the way the left keeps calling everyone fascist or nazi, they must be those things themselves

[@theephemeralglade1935]

Isn't there some scuttlebutt about Trump being sued for not paying his bills in Panama? I mean, sure Panama is important to the US, but why all of a sudden is this SO important...

[@grandrapladyakaamb2438]

All countries use the canal. trump has postured about tariffs and how he will make America great "again". the problem with his fodder is "tariffs", He knows the economic failure of his "tariffs" and the expense to American consumers, so he has to please his billionaire donors who ship goods, and the only way to offset the cost is by lowering the fees charged to transit. Plus, he has a vendetta against Panama, they shut his business down due to tax evasion and other criminal activities. China has no control over the canal. Reality check: During his first administration, trump had every opportunity to enter into diplomatic and financial talks with Panama, but he was too busy golfing, and while he was sleeping on the job, China stepped end diplomatically, engaged in talks and financially arrangements, LEGALLY. China is investing in the South America, and as trump plays checkers, China is playing chess. Who's next on his list. the world will tire of this man soon, and America will suffer due to his ineptitude.

[@soloataraxia]

He's mad Panamá didn't want a trump hotel anymore so they changed their name

[@olmedoalonso1603]

Crazy comments by PEOTUS. I think there are more important issues in the US...

[@Krazy6ix]

old man yelling at map

[@hvacsoldier1554]

Trump is trolling. But, Panama has not kept the Canal independent as it previously agreed.

[@OliverNorth9729]

He was complaining about the charges though.

[@hvacsoldier1554]

@ Trump is more than likely going to want to limit the influence of China, clean up corruption and force immigration enforcement on Panama. The transiting costs is the easiest piece of leverage he has. A deal will likely be made.

[@4thwavechiriqui996]

It's so independent that it's even a problem for domestic security in panama.

[@everyday775]

Panama canal independant, free of undermining three letters agencies, are you kidding?

[@Sudupe16]

This administration is horrendous in every single way imaginable, it just keeps getting worse.

[@MegrelMamba]

Biden's? The one still in charge

[@Blazerelf]

@@Sudupe16 and has not even started 😂

[@LeftWingNationalist]

well im still extremely happy I voted Stein here in PA and saw Trump beat Harris.

[@FYC2007]

@@LeftWingNationalistyour crazy

[@Rokeen-Zeboss]

First of all, it’s America first so for everybody else it might suck but for America, it’s gonna be good.

[@memofromessex]

Maybe if the US wanted to maintain influence in Panama and the rest of Latin America it should learn "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." Don't threaten countries, or invade or overthrow the government. It'll cost you more full stop.

[@moeawale4891]

More taxpayers money, not single a penny from his pocket. This can't be more absurd but again blame people who elected him as sane keader and still excuse for his inane and enfantile impulses.

[@giloro85]

Hey Prof, its not about Panama or trade. Its about Nicaragua having Russian and Chinese bases at Corinto and about Petro in Colombia and Maduro in VZ. I thought it was obvious. 🙄

[@Southern_Perspective]

Last time I checked, if a situation occurs on American soil where one party gives something as a gift (by signing the papers), then later regrets it and demands it back 25 years afterward, the court would likely dismiss the claim as laughable. The same principle applies to Panama.

[@tobi6891]

Thanks for this (I guess spontaneous) video! Now that you have mentioned Panama, Greenland would be interesting too. 😂

[@superninja7703]

Hi Professor, on the subject of what a new Trump presidency may or may not mean for the world, I've been wondering what you think about the possibility of Trump's brashness (having already threatened tariffs even before his inauguration) directly or indirectly convincing Canada to join the EU, or at least to become closer, in the same way that Putin's actions caused Finland to join NATO? Obviously, they aren't geographically European, but neither is Cyprus in all technicality and Canada does seem to share European values more than even many current EU member states; in fact they're already a council member of the European Space Agency. Iceland also seems to be on the cusp of joining, which would make Canada seem all the less far away than it seems now.

[@jimmy0999]

I hate to say it but if we go in and take control of the Panama Canal there's nothing that's going to stop us. Remember what happened to Noriega in 1989.

[@saus9870]

You'll lose many allies as the u.s. shows it's true face again.

[@panamatreasurehunter1642]

The funny thing is that the new locks and all the expansions we Panamanians have done to the Panama Canal are way more expensive than the original cost of the Canal. In LATAM, we have a saying: "No te encariñes con lo que no es tuyo," which means "do not get attached to what is not yours." This is our land and we will defend it at all cost!

[@soloataraxia]

Así es 🇵🇦

[@ChrisJulyAdventures]

Honestly that's laughable. You can't defend anything with the joke of a National Police and no trained formal military personal, ships, planes or guns. You can stand there and protest by closing a road like you did stupidly last year over the Mine that you were manipulated by your current President's scheme to oust the previous administration in this year's election until you get shot by another Expat who needs to travel down that road. Remember itis only your land because the United States have defended it for you for more then 100 years. Proof is the USA Currency you have in your pocket right now. So now watch as your corrupt government gives Trump whatever he asks for.

[@lukejohn6139]

This really did come ouy of the blue. Perhaps Elon doesnt like the new shipping fees, who knows. My understanding is the shipping industry is already considering alternativet to the canal. Critical fresh water shortages due to drought + environmental mismanagent are alrready impacting the canal significantly. There serms to be an idea a north passage may soon be viable due to climate change. Maybe they will stop buildimg panamax ships and build super ice-breaking ships instead. And more ships carrying time insensitive cargo will just go around the bottom. My ref is a yt vid fron the Megaprojects channel i watched recently 'Panama Canal Collapse?. Serms reputable, interested if there are any shipping specialists here. Anyway great vid Prof Lindsay hope to see you continue to make your great content next year.

[@bt920]

I can't get enough of this type of content! Thank you so much, professor!

[@EdMcF1]

With this vlog, we canal sea a fresh perspective.

[@petterbirgersson4489]

🏹 🎯 10/10 Bullseye comment!

[@massaganaa]

lol

[@IAmTheOnlyLucas]

Boooo!!!🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@ariefferdaus31]

Great video, James! In Malaysia, (for some reason), some people actually believe Trump is a no-war leader who won’t reinstate new wars. I was personally sceptical and Trump’s declaration on the Panama Canal was something I did not expect! It’s also mind-boggling how what used to be formal declarations and statements of territorial claim can now be done on social media, in a very casual manner. It’s just to show how international diplomatic etiquette has evolved. Thanks for the video, James!

[@Vitalij_R2]

Trump: I will stop all wars! The same person months ago: I will start a war against Panama. Dolboeb, isn’t it?

[@Tuanesto]

The US built that canal with its own hands, people and money. I think retaking property is in it's right

[@Vitalij_R2]

What do you say if the people who built your house take it back? I don’t think you agree.

[@williamhoffer9277]

What the U.S. needs to do, is help provide Panama with a solution to their lack of water, which is the reason the canal is not running to its full potential!

[@Rhandlezz]

We would if they would treat us right, genius

[@johnacord3524]

One aspects you may not be aware of the personal animosity between trump and the power structure in Panama that has been festering for decades. Let me know if you’re interested in this background

[@pietromaximov6838]

Can you elaborate on the topic?

[@eliecerguerra8681]

@@johnacord3524 He lost a Hotel in Panama in 2019 because clients where Fed Up with his companies administracion. Now Marriot operates where he used to have his hotel (which was suprisinly bad built too) This is all his rant.

[@paulspindler5849]

An invasion makes no economic sense, the canal brings in $6bn since the cost of an invasion and occupation would be far higher and that is before potential blockages and boycots. It would therefore cost the US taxpayer significant amounts. It's far more likely that Trump is concerned about his litigation cases in Panama.

[@Rhandlezz]

😂😂

[@datboib3432]

Lol “no new wars”

[@JeanHunt-h3c]

It would have been kind and thoughtful if CNN and You Tube would have refrained from filing any news concerning Trump at Christmas, give viewers a break from hearing that at least for one day.

[@charlesmurray4864]

Merry Christmas Panama Im sure Trump is just talking shit

[@dinick78]

I like that you are speaking facts and not being bias. I am enjoying your video.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you so much!

[@voivode2591]

Read the agreement yourself instead of just offering your opinion. The US has the right to ensure complete neutrality in fees and use of the canal. Panama allowing China to control it will go very bad for them and any Chinese military vessels.

[@emilschattner3407]

I doubt very much that your future president read the Panama Canal agreement, he doesn't even bother to read and honor America's constitution !

[@libertatemadvocatus1797]

Neutral as in all countries are allowed to use the canal.

[@voivode2591]

@@libertatemadvocatus1797 Exactly. The issue apart from the current issue of fees is that Panama has allowed China to take control of ports at either end giving them the ability to shut down the canal. This will have to be resolved.

[@dangavel1283]

Provide evidence that China "controls" it, a Hong Kong firm operates 2 out of five ports. The US has 70% of the ships that travel through each year and the Panamanians are spending big to ensure more capacity even when in drought. .

[@grandrapladyakaamb2438]

All countries use the canal. trump has postured about tariffs and how he will make America great "again". the problem with his fodder is "tariffs", He knows the economic failure of his "tariffs" and the expense to American consumers, so he has to please his billionaire donors who ship goods, and the only way to offset the cost is by lowering the fees charged to transit. Plus, he has a vendetta against Panama, they shut his business down due to tax evasion and other criminal activities. China has no control over the canal. Reality check: During his first administration, trump had every opportunity to enter into diplomatic and financial talks with Panama, but he was too busy golfing, and while he was sleeping on the job, China stepped end diplomatically, engaged in talks and financially arrangements, LEGALLY. China is investing in the South America, and as trump plays checkers, China is playing chess. Who's next on his list. the world will tire of this man soon, and America will suffer due to his ineptitude.

[@JacquesTuff]

THEY'RE ALREADY THERE WATCHING THEY EVERY MOVE🎉 THE EAGLE EYE IS ALWAYS IN THE SKY.

[@tigertiger1699]

Well then… the US can’t complain about Russia

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Great point. The problem is that Trump doesn’t really seem to be complaining about Russia. Worrying!

[@OliverNorth9729]

​@@JamesKerLindsayDidn't he speak with the defacto leader of ukraine?

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

Are you kidding?????.......Trump and Putin have their own Brokeback Mountain thing going on......Hell, Trump has pretty much given Putin the good to go for invading certain NATO nations if he so wished. I figure some of the first things Trump will do once safely installed in the White House is kill off as much Ukrainian aid as possible, including intelligence feeds, allow Musk to cut the Ukrainian forces off from Starlink, remove all sanctions against Russia and release all the ceased Russian assets and fund being held in US banks. Trump has taken a long deep look into what Russia has done and likes what he sees. He wont complain one iota about Russia, instead he would love to try and emulate them.

[@B-A-L]

What if Russia wants Alaska back and Canada refuses its land and airspace to USA?

[@tigertiger1699]

@ The US voted for this orange sociopath

[@tomkelly8827]

As a Canadian, I would say that this, like his threats towards us are just some way to get attention and get a better deal out of us. Do not fall for it. Make a deal that is good for Panama, Panama

[@mr.rmrs.p5118]

Who said Trump would invade anywhere??????????? Panama has an auction to the highest bidder to use the canal. It can be a few thousand up to many millions for one time use. We built it. Now we're getting ripped off as the primary user.

[@RoadTr]

Correct

[@jacqdanieles]

Tough. Panama has sovereign rights & has international law on their side.

[@lesaltolatapia]

Great oportunity for learning some History. Thanks, greetings!

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you! And warmest greeting back!

[@blackwatertv7018]

“Trump is the anti-war candidate” “Vote for Trump to stop the wars” “No wars started under Trump” “The Democrats are pro-war” Right…. Elections have consequences don’t blame I voted for the laughing lady.

[@VenosEvans]

Laughing hyena, not Lady. The worst candidate in the history of America.

[@jj-eg5up]

Thank you. I guess if I am against the invasion of Ukraine, I should not rush into my country doing something similar in Panama

[@andrewmorehead3704]

Great video!

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you!

[@Rokeen-Zeboss]

Yeah, it’s really unbiased

[@rickycosman33]

No he's not. I was in the invasion and passed by the Embassy that morning. He will have the Chinesse packing that is all. He does have most of the Panamanian population on his side. Was born in the Canal Zone.

[@youknow6968]

"our story starts from.." The way you recognised the indigenous people is beautiful.

[@sukhparhar]

Has Collective West given up on Free Market Economics? Why's Trump not paying market price for Panama Canal Crossings?

[@inuwooddog3027]

With such fallacy, Russia would have more legitimate claim on Ukraine.

[@abdallah-yu8hq]

not really. the Russian federation never had Ukraine. the ussr did which is a completely different government/country. the USA did have the Panama canal for a while, on top of the fact that we literally built it.

[@sulaco1156]

The canal is idefensible, you know what I mean, explained the panamanian General Torrijos to Jimmy Carter, "the best approach is respet to our territorial integrity, mutual cooperation, and neutrality" the entire world has an interest in keep the canal running efficiently and in peace, not just the US. Trump is incapable to understand that.

[@patrickwilson2650]

I hope the military refuses to follow his orders.

[@danielabaldonado5007]

Same lol

[@007kingifrit]

lol....they won't.