Rep. Dusty Johnson Backs Trump's Panama Canal Deal Exploration

Representative Dusty Johnson supports President-elect Trump's exploration of purchasing the Panama Canal, arguing that there's no risk in exploring the possibility of such a deal. He views Trump as a skilled negotiator who can successfully navigate complex transactions. Johnson dismisses criticism from the left as alarmist and unfounded, citing Trump's past actions—such as moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem—as examples of initially controversial ideas that ultimately yielded positive results. He believes that acquiring the canal would provide significant short-term economic and national security benefits for the United States. Johnson emphasizes that he plans to discuss the proposal directly with Trump.