US capture of Maduro brings attention to Trump's use of army
Over the weekend, American forces carried out what was described as a “large-scale” operation targeting Caracas. Following the operation, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained and transported to the United States, where they are expected to stand trial in a New York court. Reports citing Venezuelan officials said that around 80 people were killed during the raid. In the aftermath, Trump publicly stated that Washington would assert control over Venezuela for the time being, including the possible deployment of US troops.
Since returning to the White House last January, Trump has repeatedly issued warnings and threats toward a range of countries, invoking justifications that include national security concerns, drug trafficking, civil unrest, and strategic competition with China and Russia. Analysts note that the Venezuela operation fits into a broader pattern of confrontational foreign policy messaging.
Below are examples of countries that have been the subject of Trump’s warnings or pressure during his first year back in office.
Shortly after resuming the presidency, Trump revived calls for the United States to gain control over Greenland, a self-governing territory under Danish sovereignty and part of the NATO framework.
He reiterated this position on Sunday, arguing that US control of the strategically located Arctic island is necessary for national security. He pointed to what he characterized as growing Russian and Chinese activity in the surrounding region.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump described Greenland as “so strategic” and claimed it is encircled by Russian and Chinese vessels.
“We need Greenland, from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it,” he said when asked about possible US action involving the island.
Trump further asserted that American control of Greenland would align with wider Western security interests, stating that the European Union “needs us to have it” from a defense perspective.
Greenland, the largest island in the world, has enjoyed autonomous status within the Kingdom of Denmark since 1979.
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