Senile Florida Man Humiliates Self

Trump’s Latest Self-Own

In what can only be described as his latest attempt to outdo himself, Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to issue a bizarre two-part rant about the Panama Canal.

The posts, drenched in historical revisionism and thinly veiled threats, have left the world laughing yet again at the former president’s expense.

While Trump likely hoped to score a political win or change the narrative in his favor, the only thing he seems to have accomplished is to humiliate himself—once again.

Perhaps he’s just tired of Elon Musk doing it.

The "VITAL National Asset" and Trump’s Historical Meltdown

Trump began his diatribe with a history lesson no one asked for, declaring the Panama Canal a "VITAL National Asset" for the United States.

He lamented the "38,000 American men" who allegedly died during its construction, blamed former President Jimmy Carter for "foolishly" giving it away for "One Dollar," and accused Panama of ripping off the U.S. with "ridiculous" fees for its use.

The post wasn’t just ahistorical—it was drenched in paranoia. Trump claimed that the canal, which has been under Panama’s control for decades, is somehow being mismanaged in ways that threaten U.S. commerce and the Navy.

He then went further, threatening to demand the canal back "in full, and without question" if Panama doesn’t adhere to his interpretation of "moral and legal" principles.

To the officials of Panama, Trump concluded by ominously Panama "please be guided accordingly!"

Mockery and Memes: Trump Gets Dragged (Again)

If Trump thought his Panama posts would spark outrage or admiration, he was sorely mistaken.

Instead, they ignited a firestorm of mockery across social media and news outlets.

Users on Twitter and Truth Social wasted no time roasting Trump for his over-the-top rhetoric. One user joked, "Trump’s going full Teddy Roosevelt cosplay—next, he’ll show up in a Panama hat with a toy battleship."

Another quipped, "Demanding Panama give back the canal is like me demanding Blockbuster reopen because I miss VHS tapes."

Panama itself hasn’t officially responded, but the internet has more than made up for their silence.

Memes imagining Trump attempting to physically "take back" the canal circulated widely, with one particularly popular post showing Trump attempting to build a wall around the waterway.

Late-night comedians are expected to have a field day with this one, as they always do whenever Trump veers into his geopolitical fantasyland.

A Pattern of Preposterous Proposals

Unfortunately for Trump, this isn’t his first foray into absurd international proposals.

His Panama Canal comments are just the latest chapter in a long history of laughable and self-defeating ideas designed to distract from bad press. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane:

1. The Great Greenland Purchase of 2019: Trump famously suggested buying Greenland, a notion so absurd that Denmark’s Prime Minister dismissed it as "an April Fool’s Day joke."

   
   Greenlanders themselves trolled Trump online, posting satirical images of their icy landscape marred by a tacky Trump Tower. The debacle ended with Trump canceling a state visit to Denmark in a fit of pique.
   

2. Annexing Canada: Trump recently joked (or not?) about making Canada the 51st state during a tense period of trade negotiations.
   
   This idea was so ridiculous that even Canadian officials, known for their politeness, couldn’t hide their exasperation.
   
   The entire episode only reinforced the global perception of Trump as an unpredictable and unserious leader.
   

3. Invading Mexico: As if his obsession with "the wall" wasn’t enough, Trump reportedly floated the idea of invading Mexico to combat drug cartels.
   
   The proposal was widely mocked as both impractical and illegal, with analysts describing it as "batty."

The Method to the Madness?

Trump’s outlandish proposals aren’t just random acts of buffoonery; they’re part of his well-worn playbook.

Whenever Trump faces negative press, he distracts by making wild claims or threats designed to dominate the news cycle.

It’s an art form he’s refined over decades of being in the public eye—though it’s far less effective now than it once was.

This time, Trump seems to be trying to deflect attention from the growing narrative that Elon Musk, not Trump, is the true "President-Elect" of the MAGA crowd.

Musk has been stealing Trump’s thunder lately, from his increasingly controversial Twitter/X antics to his quiet positioning as a political powerbroker.

Trump’s Panama Canal rant might just be an attempt to reclaim some of that spotlight, though it’s hard to imagine how humiliating himself further helps his case.

Conclusion: Trump’s Latest Self-Own

In the end, all Trump has accomplished with his Panama Canal posts is to embarrass himself yet again.

His wild threats and historical inaccuracies have turned him into a global punchline, with critics and commentators gleefully pointing out the absurdity of his remarks.

As always, Trump’s greatest enemy isn’t his political opponents, the media, or even Panama—it’s himself.

Perhaps Trump should take a break from threatening to annex foreign infrastructure and focus on something he’s actually good at, like… well, that’s up for debate.

Until then, the world will continue to watch, laugh, and wonder what on earth he’ll do next.

One thing’s for sure: when it comes to making himself look ridiculous, Trump is truly in a league of his own.

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