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Concerns erupted regarding national security as the deal unfolded. Analysts from the Wall Street Journal reported that officials in the Trump administration, including key figures such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen, were involved in discussions leading to the approval of this significant acquisition. This intense scrutiny raises questions about the geopolitics surrounding the canal and how control over its infrastructure could affect U.S. interests and trade.