Today's Trump news

1. Venezuela: At a press conference held in Florida on the 22nd, Trump once again pressured Venezuelan President Maduro, stating that his goal is to force Maduro to step down. Trump said that the US will leave the oil on detained oil tankers, which may be sold or used for strategic reserves. 2. Combatting "drug trafficking": Trump stated that the US will carry out operations on land similar to those in the Pacific and Caribbean to combat vessels suspected of transporting drugs. 3. National defense: Trump announced on the afternoon of December 22nd local time that the US military will build new "Trump" class battleships, which will be "larger than any previous battleship and have combat power 100 times greater than before." 4. Federal Reserve: Trump is reportedly considering nominating a new Federal Reserve chairman in the first week of January next year. 5. Russia-Ukraine conflict: Trump said that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are progressing "smoothly." 6. Greenland: Trump reiterated that, out of "national security" considerations rather than for acquiring its mineral resources, "we must get Greenland." Danish Defense Minister Poulsen stated that the US should respect Denmark's sovereignty and the status of Greenland. The statements made by the US envoy to Greenland regarding the status of Greenland are unacceptable. 7. Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he will discuss Iran's nuclear activities with President Trump. 8. Reduction in government size: A report from the Office of the Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture shows that in the first five months of President Trump's administration, over 20,300 employees left the USDA, accounting for about one-fifth of the total employees. 9. Immigration: The Trump administration announced an increase in the cash subsidy for voluntary departure of illegal immigrants to $3000, up from $1000. This move aims to encourage more immigrants to voluntarily leave the US before the end of the year.