On January 4, US President Trump threatened Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez in a telephone interview published on the same day that if Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez, acting as president, “acts incorrectly,” she may pay a “heavier price” than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Furthermore, Trump also hinted that some other countries could also be the target of US intervention. He emphasized once again, “America needs Greenland, that's for sure.”

On January 4, US President Trump threatened Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez in a telephone interview published on the same day that if Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez, acting as president, “acts incorrectly,” she may pay a “heavier price” than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Furthermore, Trump also hinted that some other countries could also be the target of US intervention. He emphasized once again, “America needs Greenland, that's for sure.”