Rich Lowry: Trump’s Panama win

Rich Lowry: Trump’s Panama win

The Panamanian political leadership presumably hasn't been sleeping so well the past several weeks. After the election, Trump began banging the drum about Panama's mismanagement of the canal. Then, in a truly extraordinary line in his inaugural address that didn't get much attention given the rush of other events, he pledged to take it back.

How Trump is WINNING at the Panama Canal

Despite the doubts of the nay-sayers, Trump's Panamanian plans have already borne fruit.Shortly before his inauguration, President Trump drew national attention to the Panama Canal. He reminded Americans of just how important the canal is for the U.S. and highlighted the Chinese influence that has been slowly taking control of the vital passage ever since America handed it over to Panama. President Trump was immediately mocked and ridiculed by t…