By Admin 
After calling the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela a big success, US President Donald Trump seems to be a little more desperate. In his recent statement, Trump has openly threatened two countries, one of which is an old and trusted ally of America. Trump not only laid claim to Greenland, but also spoke in a tough tone about Colombia and hinted at possible military action.
‘We want Greenland’ – Trump’s shocking claim
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Donald Trump said that America needs Greenland and it is a matter of ‘national security’. He said that Greenland is a very strategic area at present, where Russian and Chinese ships are present. Trump even said that Denmark cannot handle Greenland.
A direct eye on NATO ally Denmark
This statement of Trump is also shocking because Greenland is not an autonomous region of America but of Denmark. Denmark is an old NATO ally of America. Trump claimed that the European Union also wants America to take control of Greenland, although there has been no confirmation of this claim from Europe.
alarm bells in Europe
Concern has increased in Europe after Trump’s comments. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave a strong reaction and said that America should stop threatening its ‘historic ally’. He called Trump’s statement unacceptable.
Greenland PM’s blunt answer
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Fredrik Nielsen also termed Trump’s statement as insulting. He said clearly, ‘Our country is not for sale.’ It is clear from his statement that the government there will not accept the American claim on Greenland under any circumstances.
American officer’s wife’s post increased the uproar
The controversy was further fueled when Katie Miller, wife of Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, shared a photo of Greenland on social media, in which it was shown in the colors of the American flag. Along with the picture he wrote, ‘Soon.’ This post is being seen as a threat in Europe.
Will Article 5 of NATO apply?
Now the biggest question is whether Article 5 of NATO will apply if Trump tries to occupy Greenland. Under this article, an attack on any one member country is considered an attack on the entire alliance. Since Denmark is a member of NATO, any kind of coercive action against it can lead to direct war with NATO.
Trump’s confidence increased after Venezuela
Analysts believe that Trump’s confidence is at its peak after the military action in Venezuela. For this reason, now their attitude is becoming aggressive not only towards the opposing countries but also towards the allies. The silence of the world has also given him more courage.
Strict attitude towards Colombia also
Along with Greenland, Trump has also taken a tough stance regarding Colombia. He even said that he liked the name ‘Operation Colombia’. Trump has accused Colombia of drug smuggling. He had also made the same allegations against Venezuela.