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flag On February 2, 2026, Donald Trump sparked global backlash by proposing to annex Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as U.S. states, following a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuela’s president and seized control of its oil sector.

flag On February 2, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump sparked international reaction with remarks suggesting the U.S. could add Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as new states, a proposal dismissed as unrealistic by global leaders. flag He previously claimed Canada should become the 51st state to resolve trade disputes, threatening a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Ottawa strengthened ties with China. flag In January, the U.S. conducted a military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, who was brought to New York to face charges, and Washington has since demanded full access to Venezuela’s oil sector. flag The Trump administration said it was working with Venezuela’s interim leadership, with major U.S. oil companies exploring new projects there.

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