'We're being ripped off': Trump threatens to retake control of the Panama Canal

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : The remarks Sunday in which Trump touted his victory concluded the program at "America Fest" hosted by Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action in Phoenix.
61% : I have to say they're all doing well but we're getting fantastic reviews on the people that we chose," Trump said.
56% : The moment marked a moment for Trump to laud his victory among the conservative crowd, and reiterate his agenda focused on the economy, energy production, tougher border policies, cultural issues and ending the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, promising the crowd "common sense revolution."
47% : Trump said.
46% : In the backdrop of the remarks, Trump has continued rolling out his picks for key cabinet and administration roles.
41% : Trump also previewed an advertising campaign he compared to a political one, against drugs.
36% : "We're being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we're being ripped off everywhere else," Trump told the crowd hours after echoing a similar sentiment on Truth Social where he complained about the fees charged by Panama, explaining the canal is crucial for US commerce and rapid deployment of the Navy.RELATED STORY | 'Have to send them all back': Trump outlines sweeping immigration plans for first day in office"It was not given for the benefit of others, but merely as a token of cooperation with us and Panama.
33% : Trump used the rally-like stage to proclaim the U.S. was being "ripped off" at the Panama Canal and threaten demanding its return.
30% : Because we're not gonna let them turn the United States into a dumping ground, we're not going to let it happen," Trump said.RELATED STORY | Truth Be Told: Parts of border wall aren't being sold to spite TrumpBorder and trade policies have been key pieces of Trump's campaign promises, in which he's vowed to sign executive orders to crack down on migration and start a large deportation operation on day one in office.
24% : Trump also said he informed Mexico and Canada to do more to stop illegal border and drug crossings into the country, before telling the crowd "and that goes for the European Union and it goes for many other places.
24% : Russia, Russia, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine, all the different hoaxes, and the new one is 'President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk.'
19% : They ruin your skin and ruin your teeth," Trump said.
10% : Among the key roles Trump has filled, includes oversight of the Trump announced 'Department of Government Efficiency' by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.RELATED STORY | Exploring Elon Musk's emerging influence in US politicsFollowing Trump's criticism and Musk's public lobbying against an initial bipartisan funding bill, that ultimately failed, Trump addressed speculation about Musk's influence.

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