Donald Trump has issued a series of threats against multiple countries following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces. The US president has warned Colombia, Mexico, Greenland, Iran and Cuba, among others, as he asserted that “American dominance in the Western hemisphere will never be questioned again.”
Trump has singled out Colombian President Gustavo Petro, describing him as “a sick man” who “likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States.” When asked whether the US would carry out a military operation in Colombia, Trump responded: “It sounds good to me. You know why? Because they kill a lot of people.” He previously sanctioned Petro last autumn over drug trafficking concerns.
Mexico remains a key target of Trump’s anger, with the president blaming the government for failing to curb drug cartels and migration. He warned that Mexico “has to get their act together” or “we’re going to have to do something.” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected intervention, stating: “We categorically reject intervention in the internal matters of other countries.”
Trump has also reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, telling The Atlantic magazine: “We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence.” His administration has signalled a potential military takeover, prompting a firm response from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who said the US has no right to annex any part of the Danish kingdom.
In addition, Trump has threatened Iran, warning that if it “shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters,” the US would “come to their rescue.” He stated: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba is “in a lot of trouble” following Maduro’s capture, hinting at possible future actions against the island nation.
