Does Donald Trump want to create a new U.S. empire? | ITV News

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Does Donald Trump want to create a new U.S. empire? | ITV News

From Greenland to Colombia, Venezuela to Mexico, Donald Trump’s approach to the Western Hemisphere is under scrutiny following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Images of the leader blindfolded and handcuffed raised fresh questions about U.S. power and reach, reigniting global unease with many wondering which leaders could face the same fate.

As questions rage over the legality of Trump’s attack, and his latest threats that the U.S. ‘needs Greenland’, the Western hemisphere could look very different if the President commits to his word.

So where could Trump take similar action, why would he want to invade other countries in the first place, and could the American flag really stretch further across the Western world?

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Date: January 9, 2026