Trump Renews Greenland Push, Cites US Security Threats & Arctic Rivalry

• President Trump asserts US needs Greenland for national security, not resources, due to Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.
• He suggests Venezuela may not be the last country to face US intervention, hinting at a broader Western Hemisphere strategy.
• Melting Arctic ice creates new shipping routes and military opportunities, making Greenland vital for US missile defense (Thule Air Base).
• Trump also claims Cuba is 'ready to fall' and could be the next target for US pressure, linking it to Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported this, alleging Cuba's role in protecting Maduro and running Venezuelan intelligence.

Why It Matters: Trump pushes for Greenland control citing security, hints at broader US intervention in Western Hemisphere.