6 central statements from Trump's speech in Phoenix for conservative

President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday in his first speech -like speech since the election in November to recapture the Panama Canal. He also rejected the criticism of Elon Musk's influence and indicated that he could soon consider a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's speech in Phoenix, at a meeting of Turning Point USA with conservative activists, was strongly tailored to the rhetoric of his election campaign - including false statements about widespread fraud in the 2020 election - but alleviated by his satisfaction.

Panama Canal: A strategic goal

Trump described the Panama Canal as "vital national possession" and expressed that he could reclaim control. "Our navy and trade were treated in a very unfair and unclean manner. The fees that Panama rises are ridiculous, extremely unfair, especially in view of the extraordinary generosity that gave the Panamese from the United States," said Trump. "This complete rip -off of our country will stop immediately."

These statements illustrate how the United States' approach in foreign policy could change under Trump. On the first day of his term, he threatened 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, is an important trade route for the Americans, which was mainly built by the USA and opened in 1914.

Trump added: "There was Panama and the people of Panama, but there are provisions - you have to treat us fairly. And they have not treated us fairly. We will ask for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States quickly and without any questions."

Meeting with Putin: Focus on peace negotiations

Trump suggested that he could strive for a meeting with Putin early in his presidency to negotiate an end point for the war in Ukraine. "The end of the war is one of the things I want to take quickly," said Trump, adding that Putin wanted to meet him "as soon as possible". "We have to end this war," he said.

Musk and the influence on politics

Trump rejected the depiction of the Democrats, musk acted as a de facto president after Musk recently made a cross -party draft financing for the government failed. "No, he does not take over the presidency. I appreciate it to have clever people around me," explains Trump. He criticized the recurring claim that he had given the presidency to Musk, and made it clear: "That doesn't happen."

denali: Request the name change

Trump spoke out to restore the name of the highest mountain in North America, Denali, who once called Mount McKinley. "McKinley was a very good, maybe even a great president. They removed his name from Mount McKinley. This way, they deal with people," said Trump. "We will bring the name Mount McKinley back because I think he deserves it."

skepticism compared to vaccines

Trump defended his controversial election for the Minister of Health and Social Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and indicated that he could allow Kennedy to examine connections between vaccines and autism, despite a lack of evidence. "Together we will make America well again," said Trump.

The future of TikTok

Trump was open to continue to allow the Tikial Media app TIKTOK to operate in the United States and indicated that the app may have contributed to reaching key voters. "We had a great response. We had billions of calls," said Trump about the success of his campaign on the platform.