Former President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial Greenland plan, saying he hopes to strike a deal with Denmark’s government to acquire the semi-autonomous Arctic territory amid growing geopolitical tensions. Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance and suggested the United States must act before other global powers do, a stance that has drawn pushback from Danish and Greenlandic leaders who insist the island is not for sale and must decide its own future.
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Trump made these remarks during a lengthy White House meeting on Venezuela investment and security guarantees with oil executives. The president also discussed U.S. policy in Venezuela, following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and federal drug-trafficking charges against him.
Here are the notable statements from Trump:
U.S. Security Guarantees for Venezuelan Investments: Trump said the U.S. will provide security assurances to American companies operating in Venezuela to protect them from attacks or instability — including possible naval protection. �
Control Over Venezuelan Companies: The administration plans to decide which firms can do business in Venezuela and positions the country as increasingly aligned with U.S. interests.
Diplomatic Engagement With Venezuelan Leadership: Trump announced plans to meet with various Venezuelan leaders, including opposition figure María Corina Machado, who is scheduled to visit Washington and could become part of Venezuela’s governance transition.
Support for Iran Protests: Trump expressed support for protests in Iran, warning that the United States could intervene if the violence escalates further.
Overall, Trump’s remarks spotlighted U.S. ambitions in the Arctic, security guarantees for Venezuela investments, and continued engagement in regional geopolitics — topics that remain at the center of international debate and diplomatic te
