After Venezuela Strike, MAGA Allies Tease Greenland Takeover as Fears Grow of Trump’s Next Move

The U.S. military’s bombardment of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, have reignited fears that Donald Trump could pursue an American takeover of Greenland, as members of his MAGA movement openly celebrate expansionist ambitions.

Just hours after the U.S. operation in Venezuela, right-wing podcaster Katie Miller — wife of Trump deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller — posted a provocative image on X showing Greenland wrapped in the American flag, captioned simply: “SOON.”

The post immediately drew outrage in Denmark, where officials warned against threats to the sovereignty of the mineral-rich Arctic territory, which is part of the NATO alliance.

Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, reposted Miller’s message with what he called a “friendly reminder” of the close defense partnership between Copenhagen and Washington.

“We are close allies and should continue to work together as such,” Sørensen said. “U.S. security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security.”

He noted that Denmark increased defense spending in 2025, committing $13.7 billion toward Arctic and North Atlantic security, and emphasized that Denmark expects “full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.”

Trump recently escalated tensions further by appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. Landry thanked Trump in December, calling it “an honor” to help make Greenland “a part of the U.S.”

Following the toppling of Venezuela’s Maduro, Landry praised Trump’s use of force, framing the action as part of the war on drugs and thanking the president for holding foreign leaders “accountable.”

Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly unsettled European allies with open statements about acquiring Greenland, which is viewed as strategically vital due to its location, military importance, and vast mineral resources. The island hosts the U.S. military’s northernmost base at Pituffik, visited earlier this year by Vice President JD Vance.

Trump has refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland as the U.S., China, and Russia compete for dominance in the Arctic.

“I don’t rule it out,” Trump told NBC in May. “We need Greenland very badly for international security.”

In a dramatic shift, Denmark’s Defence Intelligence Service last month formally labeled the United States a security risk, reflecting growing alarm over Washington’s rhetoric.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded with a joint statement rejecting any annexation attempt.

“You cannot annex other countries,” they said, stressing that national borders and sovereignty are protected under international law.

While most of Greenland’s 57,000 residents support independence from Denmark, polling shows they overwhelmingly reject becoming part of the United States. Greenland has had the legal right to declare independence since 2009.

Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, said Trump’s threats can no longer be dismissed as mere rhetoric.

“It wouldn’t be that hard for the U.S. to put troops inside Greenland,” she warned. “And it’s not clear who could stop it.”

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