Scott Jennings shared his thoughts Thursday on the reaction of Panama after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take back the Panama Canal.
Trump openly challenged Panama’s management of the canal and suggested the U.S. have control over Canada and Greenland. During an appearance on “Out Front with Erin Burnett,” Jennings dismissed concerns about potentially upsetting Panama following Trump’s remarks.
“Do I care if Panama is angry? Or is Van Halen gonna come and be upset about it? I mean, honestly, I need them to understand, and Donald Trump needs them to understand that we are the dominant superpower in this hemisphere,” Jennings said. “He needs to have a conversation with them about that. And I hope that he does. And yes, they are an ally, but this is a vital thing.”
Jennings said this pushback from Trump is less about instigating diplomatic spats and…
