Trump directly pointed to the Venezuelan Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, as the key interlocutor in this new stage. "We need access to the oil and other resources of your country that allow us to rebuild it," stated the president, emphasizing the energy and strategic interests of the United States in Venezuela.
During the press exchange, Trump also referred to Cuba, ruling out direct military action for now and stating that the island "is falling for the count," referring to its delicate economic and political situation.
The U.S. President also confirmed that he has offered to send U.S. forces to Mexico to combat drug trafficking. According to Trump, the neighboring country "needs to get in order", although he acknowledged that the cartels maintain significant power.
On the international front, Trump reiterated that the United States "needs Greenland" for national security reasons, describing it as a key territory from a strategic and defensive standpoint. These statements reinforce the expansive security vision that the White House maintains on various global fronts.