"Greenland is really necessary for us; it is critically important for our defense," the publication quotes Trump. He also noted that Venezuela may not be the only country where the U.S. could intervene.
In his statement, Trump did not shy away from mentioning the new Venezuelan leader, Delcy Rodríguez, threatening her: "If she does not act properly, she will have to pay a high price, possibly even higher than Maduro."
Denmark, for its part, expressed protest against Trump's threats regarding Greenland. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that "the U.S. has no right to annex any territories of the kingdom."
It should be noted that Trump had previously also stated that both Canada and Greenland should become part of America. Additionally, he spoke of the intention to regain control over the Panama Canal, which provoked a negative reaction from the authorities of those countries.
Greenland, rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, continues to be economically dependent on financial support from Denmark.
