Washington, D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) — President Donald Trump is widening his warnings after U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro seized and flown to New York
The seizure followed a U.S. military operation in Caracas on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
Maduro was flown to New York for court proceedings.
He pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court on Monday.
Maduro said he was kidnapped and still sees himself as president.
His wife, Cilia Flores, also pleaded not guilty.
Venezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as interim president.
The Pentagon release described the mission as a joint military extraction.
Trump points at Greenland and Colombia
Trump praised the mission and hinted at more strikes.
He also renewed talk of U.S. control of Greenland.
Greenland is a self-governing territory within Denmark.
Trump has said the U.S. needs Greenland for security reasons.
Danish and Greenland leaders rejected any takeover talk.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned it could rupture NATO.
Greenland’s leader, Jens Frederik Nielsen, urged calm and unity.
Trump also threatened Colombia with military action.
He linked the threat to cocaine flows and cartel power.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the threat illegitimate.
Trump said the U.S. will not tolerate what he called a failed drug fight.
Rubio warns Cuba
Attention then shifted to Cuba.
Trump said Cuba is a “failing nation” and could become a U.S. focus.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed that message on Sunday.
Rubio said Cuba’s communist government is in serious trouble.
He said Havana should worry after Maduro’s capture.
The State Department has not announced any new action against Cuba.
Global backlash grows
Global reaction has been swift.
U.N. human rights officials said the Venezuela action broke international law.
They warned it sets a dangerous example for stronger nations.
The U.N. cited the U.N. Charter ban on force against another state.
Some U.S. allies also raised concerns in public.
U.S. officials defended the mission as lawful.
They said it targeted alleged narco-terrorists, not Venezuelans.
Trump also floated U.S. oil help for Venezuela’s infrastructure.
With threats spreading, leaders abroad asked a pointed question.
After Venezuela, many now ask, “Who’s next?”
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.