The US Navy seized a Russian-flagged tanker carrying oil from Venezuela in European waters on Wednesday. This action was for violating US sanctions and happened before Russian defense could intervene. At the same time, the Trump administration pushed plans to take over Greenland, either by buying it or by force. This move faced protests from Europe. Trump officials made strong statements about dominating the world with power, ignoring international rules under their America First policy. Vice President JD Vance said, “but are we just supposed to allow a communist to steal our stuff in our hemisphere and do nothing? Great powers don't act like that.” He added on X, “The United States, thanks to President Trump's leadership, is a great power again. Everyone should take note.” Stephen Miller, a White House aide, told CNN, “You can talk all you want about international niceties and everything else, but we live in a real world that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power…These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” He also said Greenland should formally be part of the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to ease worries, saying President Trump wants to buy Greenland, not invade it. However, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said using the US military to acquire Greenland is always an option. US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis responded, saying the US must respect Denmark’s sovereignty since Greenland is not for sale. But Trump reportedly asked aides for updated plans to acquire Greenland. Some Trump supporters claim a 1951 agreement gives the US rights to operate military bases in Greenland. However, this deal was amended in 2004 requiring consultation with Denmark and Greenland for major changes. Denmark and Greenland both reject selling the island. They say the US can deploy troops only if asked politely. Still, force remains a strong possibility among Trump’s MAGA circle. After seizing the tanker, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, "The blockade of sanctioned and illicit Venezuelan oil remains in FULL EFFECT — anywhere in the world." Reports say a Russian submarine was sent to protect the tanker but the US Navy got there first. These bold moves highlight a new, muscular US approach to global power under the Trump administration.