In his speech, Trump vowed to lead a government that "expands our territory," referencing his ambitions to acquire Greenland from Denmark and reclaim U.S. control of the Panama Canal. However, the path to achieving these goals remains uncertain, as he is likely to face resistance both domestically and internationally.

President Donald Trump said the US would take back the Panama Canal on Monday during his inaugural address as claimed the waterway system had been seized by China. The declaration followed weeks of threats by the incoming president to take back the canal,