Ex-CIA Author Warns: Trump's Greenland Grab Mirrors Venezuela Deception

Elizabeth Graham, a bestselling author and former CIA operative with extensive experience in Russia, has issued a stark warning about President Donald Trump's geopolitical ambitions in a recent Substack post titled 'Deception At Davos.' Drawing on her unique background—including a Top-Secret Security Clearance from high school, 12 years at SAIC's Foreign Systems Research Center, and living under Communism in the Soviet Union—Graham analyzes Trump's proposal to "take Greenland by force if necessary" as part of a broader pattern of deception. She argues that this move, similar to his actions in Venezuela, is driven by a desire to control Greenland's untapped rare minerals, which are critical for manufacturing aircraft engines, electric cars, and advanced machinery, especially given China's dominance in the rare earth magnet market and export controls triggered by Trump's tariffs.

In her analysis, Graham highlights that Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum was misleading, with Europeans initially reassured by his statement that he would not use force, but she warns that breaking this promise could shock them. She connects this to his previous actions in Venezuela, where he justified military intervention to prevent drug trafficking—a claim contradicted by The New York Times reporting that drugs primarily enter the U.S. by air—and then seized control of the country's oil industry. Graham emphasizes that Trump's behavior, described as that of a "con man," aims to accumulate wealth for himself and his family, citing PBS reports of $1.4 billion in gains during his presidency. She urges Europe to stand firm against his territorial ambitions, fearing further escalations that could mirror historical land grabs by dictators like Hitler or Stalin.

Graham also promotes her work, including her Substack blog at egraham.substack.com, where she shares insights from her decades of experience, and her upcoming book 'Survival: Democracy's Struggle To Survive,' set for release in 2026. This book, featuring contributions from authors like Craig Unger and Charlie Sykes, explores the clandestine linkage between Trump and Putin and its impact on global politics. Additionally, her existing book 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans' is available on Amazon, and more information can be found at her website. Graham's personal story, including the mysterious death of her daughter in Japan—possibly linked to Russian methods—adds depth to her warnings about the erosion of democracy and the rise of dictatorship in the U.S.