Donald Trump declared the United States will not allow China to gain control of the Panama Canal. The former president made the statement during the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. He revealed he discussed the matter with a hologram of Roosevelt himself. Trump’s comments signal strong US opposition to any potential Chinese influence over the crucial waterway. This firm stance reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China. The situation raises questions about the future control and security of the Panama Canal, a vital global trade route. Further details about the nature of the potential Chinese takeover remain unclear.