The world was shocked by the swift operation to take down Venezuela’s president. But Maduro may not be the only one exiting their post.
Because Donald Trump has set his crosshairs on a new foreign leader to take down.
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Colombian Leader Amid Drug Concerns
President Donald Trump, while addressing reporters on Air Force One following the successful U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, turned his attention to neighboring Colombia. He highlighted ongoing issues with drug production and trafficking under President Gustavo Petro’s leadership.
“Columbia’s very sick too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States. And he’s not going to be doing it very long. Let me tell you,” Trump stated.
When questioned further, Trump elaborated on Petro’s alleged involvement, saying he has “cocaine mills and cocaine factories.”
In response to a direct query about potential U.S. action—”So there will be an operation by the U.S. in Colombia?”—Trump replied, “It sounds good to me.”
Trump Emphasizes Greenland’s Strategic Importance for U.S. Security
Shifting topics, Trump reiterated his firm position on acquiring Greenland, underscoring its critical role in bolstering American defenses against emerging threats.
“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” Trump explained.
“We need Greenland from a national security situation. It’s so strategic,” he added, reinforcing the territory’s value in protecting U.S. interests.
Allies Respond to Trump’s Greenland Comments
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen quickly pushed back against Trump’s statements, calling for an end to what she viewed as unwarranted pressure on a key partner.
“The Kingdom of Denmark – and thus Greenland – is part of NATO and is thus covered by the alliance’s security guarantee. We already have a defense agreement between the Kingdom and the USA today, which gives the USA wide access to Greenland. And we have invested significantly on the part of the Kingdom in the security of the Arctic,” Frederiksen stated in a press release.
“I would therefore strongly urge that the U.S. stop the threats against a historically close ally and against another country and people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale,” she continued.
Leaders from Finland, Norway, and Denmark’s U.S. ambassador echoed support for Denmark’s control over Greenland, emphasizing that decisions about the territory rest solely with Greenland and Denmark.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also criticized the remarks as “disrespectful” in a Facebook post.
“Our country is not an object of superpower rhetoric. We are a people. A land. And democracy. This has to be respected. Especially by close and loyal friends,” Nielsen wrote.
“Threats, pressure and talk of annexation do not belong anywhere between friends,” he added. “That’s not how you talk to a people who have repeatedly shown responsibility, stability and loyalty. This is enough.”
