Trump has suggested using military force to retake the Panama Canal, but such an action would involve complications.

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump cast himself both as a peacemaker and fierce defender of US interests in a mercurial return to the White House on Monday, vowing to seize the Panama Canal but also imploring Russia to make a deal on Ukraine.

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading statements that he made during his campaign.