Donald Trump's administration announced it is exploring options to acquire Greenland, while simultaneously claiming an agreement to sell millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions regarding Greenland's acquisition included potential military involvement.

The announcement regarding Venezuelan oil involves a projected sale of between 1.8 and 3 billion barrels, sourced from Venezuela under the authority of interim leaders who, according to reports, are cooperating with the Trump administration. This development fulfills a long-held aspiration of President Trump, who has publicly advocated for utilizing the U.S. military to extract oil resources from nations after military intervention.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to emphasize that the decision regarding the future of Greenland and Denmark rests solely with the people of Denmark and Greenland.

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a former marine and Iraq War veteran, condemned the prospect of a potential invasion of Greenland as "INSANE" and urged Congress to intervene and block any such action.

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez has adopted a more confrontational stance against the United States.

The potential acquisition of Greenland raises complex geopolitical and economic considerations. Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, possesses significant strategic importance due to its location and potential natural resources. Any attempt by the U.S. to acquire the territory would likely face strong opposition from Denmark and potentially other international actors.

The proposed sale of Venezuelan oil raises questions about the legitimacy and stability of the agreement, given the ongoing political and economic turmoil within Venezuela. The deal's impact on global oil markets and its potential ramifications for existing U.S. sanctions against Venezuela remain uncertain.