Korean Media: Trump: "Will Not Hand Over the Panama Canal to China" … The Origins of the Rough Riders
During his visit to Theodore Roosevelt’s political hometown, North Dakota, Trump likened himself to Roosevelt, a war hero who became president. Both the Rough Riders and the Panama Canal are historically linked to Roosevelt... Advisor: “Roosevelt arrives for the 150th anniversary of nationhood; Trump arrives for the 250th anniversary. The new $400 million presidential aircraft, gifted by Qatar, is officially put into use.”
On the 3rd day before the United States’ 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump visited the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Although Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president, was born in New York, after suffering the tragedies of losing both his mother and wife, he moved to North Dakota to run a ranch and rebuild his life. He once said, “Without the time I spent in North Dakota, I could never have become president.” On that day, a virtual Roosevelt generated via artificial intelligence (AI) technology advised: “Do not lose courage; remember that the nation comes first.” Trump responded, “Thank you for your advice,” and added, “I’d like to say it’s an honor to be standing here with you today.” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told reporters: “George Washington arrived at the 1st anniversary of the nation, Roosevelt at the 125th anniversary, and Trump at the 250th anniversary. All three were protagonists who led the country forward and brought about tremendous change.”
The most notable part of Trump’s schedule that day was the escort procession to the Roosevelt Library by the “Rough Riders.” Dressed in cowboy hats, they galloped ahead of the presidential limousine “The Beast,” leading the motorcade. The origins of these cavalrymen trace back to the Spanish-American War, which took place from April to August 1898. At the time, Roosevelt served in the Navy Department and helped establish the 1st Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Its members included Texas cowboys, ranchers, miners, hunters, and college athletes—remarkably diverse. They achieved great military feats together, making Roosevelt a war hero and paving the way for his later roles as Vice President and President.
The term “Rough Riders” was never an official name but a nickname coined by the media and has remained in use ever since. Even the highest civilian honor bestowed by the North Dakota government is named the “Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.” Analysts suggest that Roosevelt was known as a progressive reformer who strongly supported government regulations, yet also embodied the image of a “cowboy president,” personally living out the spirit of western frontier expansion. With the 250th anniversary of the nation approaching, Trump’s visit symbolically aligns him with Roosevelt. Moreover, both men survived assassination attempts, narrowly escaping death. Roosevelt was a major advocate for the construction of the Panama Canal. In his speech that day, Trump declared: “China wants to take over the Panama Canal—we will not allow this to happen.” On the 3rd, Trump will travel to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota; on the 4th, a large-scale national celebration will be held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring a 10-hour flight display and a record-breaking, epic fireworks show recognized by Guinness World Records.
On that day, Trump flew to North Dakota aboard a new Air Force One—a $400 million (approximately 620 billion KRW) aircraft gifted by the Qatari royal family. He stated: “This is the greatest commercial aircraft ever built—it’s its maiden flight. This is the plane America should have.” The previous day, Trump revealed his personal assets, disclosing that since beginning his second term, he had earned over $140 million (approximately 2.2 trillion KRW) through cryptocurrency ventures. Trump remarked: “Before becoming president, I made a lot of money. My asset management company invested my funds without consulting me. I profited because the stock market soared—and so did everyone else.”
Source: Chosun Ilbo
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