On the day after the United States took a bold military action in Venezuela, Trump reiterated again to take over the Danish territory of Greenland for "the security interests of the United States" and threatened to take military action against Colombia. The actions of the Trump administration have unsettled allies in the Western Hemisphere as well as America's enemies, raising a sharp question globally: who is Trump's next target?

Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has once again raised concerns about the ownership of Greenland. Given Greenland's strategic position in the Arctic, Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to annex Greenland. On January 4th, while en route to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump reiterated this goal.

"From a national security perspective, we need Greenland, and Denmark cannot do it," he said when answering reporters' questions, "we will worry about Greenland in about two months... let's discuss Greenland again in 20 days."

Last weekend, the Danish Prime Minister called on Washington to stop "threatening its historical ally." In a statement, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen said, "I must make it clear to the United States: the idea that the United States should control Greenland is absolutely absurd."

She also pointed out that "Denmark and Greenland" are NATO members, protected by security agreements.

Trump's order for the arrest operation of Venezuelan President Maduro in Caracas has unsettled European leaders.

Trump said that the United States will now "manage" Venezuela indefinitely and develop its huge oil reserves.

When asked about the impact of the military action in Venezuela on the mineral-rich Greenland, Trump told a phone interview with The Atlantic, "It depends on others' decisions."

Trump said, "They need to take a good look at themselves. I really don't know."

He added, "But we definitely need Greenland. We need it for defense."

"It's coming soon"

Last weekend, Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted a picture of Greenland in American flag colors on social media with the caption "It's coming soon," which caused dissatisfaction.

Greenland's Prime Minister Nielsen (Jens-Frederik Nielsen) criticized Miller's post as "disrespectful."

He wrote on the social media platform X: "The relationship between the country and the people is built on mutual respect and international law, not on symbolic gestures that ignore our status and rights."

However, he also said, "There is no reason to panic or worry. Our country is not something that can be sold, and our future is not decided by social media posts."

President of Finland Stubb stated on X: "No one can make decisions for Greenland and Denmark, only Greenland and Denmark themselves." Sweden and Norway also issued similar supportive messages.

Stephen Miller is a key figure in the Trump administration's decision-making circle.

Danish Ambassador to the US Jesper Moeller Soerensen responded to Katie Miller's post more "moderately." He reminded that Denmark "has significantly strengthened its security efforts in the Arctic Circle" and has cooperated with Washington in this regard. He also emphasized, "We are close allies and should continue to cooperate."

Threatening Colombia

On the evening of January 4th, Trump also warned Colombia, a neighbor of Venezuela, and its leftist president Gustavo Petro while returning to Washington.

He called Colombia "very sick" and said that the country's rulers were "a patient who likes to manufacture cocaine and sell it to the United States."

Trump also said, "He won't do this for much longer." However, he did not explain this statement.

In October last year, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Petro and his family, as well as members of the Colombian government, citing involvement in the global drug trade. Colombia is considered the center of the cocaine trade worldwide.

When asked whether he would order the United States to take action against Colombia, Trump replied, "That sounds good."

Source: DW

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