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Trump Floats Military Action in Colombia and Cuba, Revives Greenland Push After Maduro’s Capture

His remarks reflect an explicit 2025 doctrine that prioritizes U.S. control of the hemisphere.

Overview

  • Speaking aboard Air Force One, President Trump labeled Colombia’s Gustavo Petro a “sick man” and said a military operation there “sounds good.”
  • Trump said Cuba “looks ready to fall” and referenced Cuban security forces killed in Venezuela, as Havana declared two days of mourning for 32 personnel it says died in the U.S. incursion.
  • Trump renewed his goal of taking control of Greenland on national security grounds, a notion Denmark’s prime minister dismissed as having no basis.
  • On Venezuela, Trump asserted “we are in charge” and demanded access to oil and infrastructure, while interim leader Delcy Rodríguez urged peace and dialogue.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. naval buildup off Venezuela will stay until changes occur, and Maduro is set to appear in New York on narcoterrorism charges.