Pete Hegseth
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China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal. And China will not weaponize this canal.
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal. And China will not weaponize this canal.
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal. And China will not weaponize this canal. Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest nation. most effective, and most lethal fighting force in the world. We will do this in partnership with Panama.
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal. And China will not weaponize this canal. Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest nation. most effective, and most lethal fighting force in the world. We will do this in partnership with Panama.
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal. And China will not weaponize this canal. Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest nation. most effective, and most lethal fighting force in the world. We will do this in partnership with Panama.
Together we will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence. And we will do this along with other capable, like-minded allies and partners. This is what peace through strength looks like.
Together we will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence. And we will do this along with other capable, like-minded allies and partners. This is what peace through strength looks like.
Together we will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence. And we will do this along with other capable, like-minded allies and partners. This is what peace through strength looks like.
President Trump today recognizes the canal's rightful place as the center of our shared hemisphere. It connects two continents and two oceans, transporting over $250 billion in goods per year and 40% of U.S. shipping. 70% of the ships that pass through this canal are going to or from U.S. ports. It saves nearly 8,000 miles for shipping traveling between our coasts.
President Trump today recognizes the canal's rightful place as the center of our shared hemisphere. It connects two continents and two oceans, transporting over $250 billion in goods per year and 40% of U.S. shipping. 70% of the ships that pass through this canal are going to or from U.S. ports. It saves nearly 8,000 miles for shipping traveling between our coasts.
President Trump today recognizes the canal's rightful place as the center of our shared hemisphere. It connects two continents and two oceans, transporting over $250 billion in goods per year and 40% of U.S. shipping. 70% of the ships that pass through this canal are going to or from U.S. ports. It saves nearly 8,000 miles for shipping traveling between our coasts.
I think... You can't say yes. We'll move on. Well, I know everyone's concerned about Wall Street, and I'm just concerned about Main Street and getting these jobs back. Okay, let's talk about Main Street.
I think... You can't say yes. We'll move on. Well, I know everyone's concerned about Wall Street, and I'm just concerned about Main Street and getting these jobs back. Okay, let's talk about Main Street.
We are not going to relent. And it's only to get more unrelenting until the Houthis declare they will stop shooting at our ships. And we've been very clear, the Iranians as well, they should not continue to provide support to the Houthis. And that message has been made very clear.
We are not going to relent. And it's only to get more unrelenting until the Houthis declare they will stop shooting at our ships. And we've been very clear, the Iranians as well, they should not continue to provide support to the Houthis. And that message has been made very clear.
For far too long, we allowed standards to slip and different standards for men and women and combat arms, MOSs and jobs. That's not acceptable.
For far too long, we allowed standards to slip and different standards for men and women and combat arms, MOSs and jobs. That's not acceptable.
Maybe Charlie Kirk is on the college campus.
Maybe Charlie Kirk is on the college campus.
Don't rely on a corporation that don't want you, in a sense.