Meghan McCain Says “Trump Is Right” About Proposal That’s “Very Personal”

Meghan McCain, typically a vocal Trump critic, said he’s right about the United States taking control of the Panama Canal.

“Trump is right about the Panama Canal. This is very personal – my dad was born in the Panama Canal Zone,” McCain said.

Trump is right about the Panama Canal.

This is very personal – my dad was born in the Panama Canal Zone.

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 23, 2024

Trump proposed the idea of regaining control of the Panama Canal on Truth Social.

BREAKING: Donald Trump says he may demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States. pic.twitter.com/Jh6zPx4urh

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 21, 2024

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The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security. A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports. The United States is the Number One user of the Canal, with over 70 percent of all transits heading to, or from, U.S. ports. Considered one of the Wonders of the Modern World, the Panama Canal opened for business 110 years ago, and was built at HUGE cost to the United States in lives and treasure – 38,000 American men died from infected mosquitos in the jungles during construction. Teddy Roosevelt was President of the United States at the time of its building, and understood the strength of Naval Power and Trade. When President Jimmy Carter foolishly gave it away, for One Dollar, during his term in Office, it was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else. It was likewise not given for Panama to charge the United States, its Navy, and corporations, doing business within our Country, exorbitant prices and rates of passage. Our Navy and Commerce have been treated in a very unfair and injudicious way. The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, especially knowing the extraordinary generosity that has been bestowed to Panama by the U.S. This complete “rip-off” of our Country will immediately stop….

….The United States has a vested interest in the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of the Panama Canal, and that was always understood. We would and will NEVER let it fall into the wrong hands! It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama. If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the Officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly!

Newsweek reports:

Meghan McCain has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, refusing to vote for him in the 2024 election despite her Republican background. This is reflective of her father’s relationship with Trump, as John McCain frequently frustrated Trump’s legislative agenda while serving as a Senator for Arizona.

However, Meghan McCain’s support for Trump’s approach to the Panama Canal signifies a change in tone as the President-elect gears up for his return to the White House in January 2025.

On Saturday, Trump described the Panama Canal as a “complete rip-off” and demanded that Panama, which has controlled the waterway since 1999, lower tariffs on U.S. ships passing through the canal.

Trump also threatened that “we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question,” if his demands were not met. The Panamanian president,

José Raúl Mulino, responded by saying that “every square meter of the Panama Canal” would remain under Panamanian control.

“We’ll see about that!” Trump responded on Truth Social.

Trump also posted a picture of the American flag with the message, “Welcome to the United States Canal!”

Panama responded to Trump’s tweet about the Panama Canal.

Then Trump responded by renaming the canal with “welcome to the United States Canal”. pic.twitter.com/snYqWnrdM1

— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 22, 2024

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From The National News Desk:

McCain, her late father and Trump have long had a tumultuous relationship. Trump’s comments about former Sen. McCain, including claiming he was “not a war hero,” previously stirred bipartisan outrage.

Panama’s conservative president, José Raúl Mulino. rejected Trump’s claim to the canal, saying it threatens his country’s sovereignty. He released a video following Trump’s assertion saying “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to belong” to Panama.

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“Panamanians may have different views on many issues” Mulino said. “But when it comes to our canal, and our sovereignty, we will all unite under our Panamanian flag.”

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