U.S. President Donald Trump responded 'Sort of' to a question asking if taking back the Panama Canal remains on the table, according to an X post by @phildstewart shared during the one-hour reporting window from 7:48 p.m. to 8:48 p.m. UTC on January 20, 2026. The exchange occurred in a context reported by @phildstewart, who linked to the post at https://x.com/phildstewart/status/2013710485191868763, marking the sole development in the period. No additional details on the timing, location, or follow-up statements from Trump or his administration were provided in the source.
