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Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say (www.nbcnews.com)
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The White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the planning.

During a joint address to Congress last week, Trump said, "to further enhance our national security, my administration will be reclaiming the Panama Canal.” Since then, administration officials have not said what "reclaiming" means.

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[–] SculptusPoe@lemmy.world 25 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I wonder how far the military will follow orders... Do they have a line or will they just roll with whatever the commander in chief says?

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's my question too. If they're given orders to invade an ally, will they?

[–] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 3 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Honestly, this could be the best outcome for the country (and the world) if this happened - US military is ordered to invade Canada/Panama/Greenland, refuses, a coup d'etat takes place. I'd be very surprised if anyone outside of Trump's circle of influence wants to invade an ally, it's just way too crazy way too soon.

[–] Kalothar@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 days ago

I just highly doubt it would be as sudden, I feel like Trump pokes and prods their ideas.

Sees what kind of push back he gets, either moves forward or begins to put pressure on those who don’t quit, and tries to fire and replace others as well. Rinse and repeat until he gets his way.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 3 points 5 days ago

Let's be real, no where in the US has stood up to Trump yet, the military won't be much different especially as he's changed all the top people to those loyal to him.

The troops are dumbarses and will go killing people without even knowing or caring where they are.

[–] catloaf@lemm.ee 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

It depends on the person. Also, it's "commander-in-chief".

[–] match@pawb.social 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Commander and cheek

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Charmander and Jigglypuff

[–] MrFinnbean@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

Commando and chef walked in to a bar..

[–] SculptusPoe@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Thanks, I changed it. I've apparently been saying and reading this wrong my whole life...