Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take a firmer stance against US President Donald Trump, warning that recent American actions in Venezuela and threats toward Greenland risk undermining international law and global stability.

Speaking during interviews on Welsh radio, Morgan said there comes a point when allies must be honest with one another, even when diplomatic relationships are complex.

“There comes a point when you have to stand up and be clear with your friends and say ‘up to here and no further’,” she said.

Concerns Over International Law and Moral Authority

Morgan acknowledged the importance of maintaining strong ties with the United States but warned that failing to challenge breaches of international law could erode the West’s moral authority.

“If you don’t hold on to international law, you lose your moral compass,” she said, adding that “breaking the rule of law is unacceptable.”

Her comments follow recent US military action in Venezuela, where American forces captured President Nicolás Maduro after air strikes on military targets. President Trump later stated the US would oversee the country until a “proper transition of power” could be achieved.

Morgan said that while she strongly criticised Maduro’s leadership and alleged corruption, foreign intervention crossed a dangerous line.

“As bad as Maduro was, one country does not get to run another country,” she said. “It is up to Venezuela to sort out its own future.”

Warning Over Motives and Oil Interests

The Welsh First Minister also questioned the motivations behind US intervention, suggesting economic interests were playing a role.

“What is obvious is that they have an interest in getting their hands on the oil, and that undermines their case,” she said.

She warned that such actions risk destabilising the global order and could set a precedent that would be difficult to challenge in future conflicts.

Greenland and NATO Fears

Morgan also raised alarm over Trump’s repeated statements that the US should acquire Greenland, citing its strategic importance. The White House has confirmed that no options, including military force, have been ruled out.

Greenland’s leaders and Denmark, which controls the semi‑autonomous territory, have firmly rejected the idea. Denmark has warned that any attack on Greenland would threaten the foundations of NATO.

Morgan said failure to respond strongly now could have serious consequences for Europe.

“If we don’t condemn this clearly, it will be much harder to condemn it if Trump does anything in Greenland,” she warned.

She added that a military move against Greenland could effectively spell the end of the NATO alliance.

“The consequences would be serious. It would undermine the structure of the world.”

Pressure on Sir Keir Starmer

While foreign policy is reserved to the UK government, Morgan’s comments carry weight as a senior Labour figure ahead of key elections.

Sir Keir Starmer has said that Greenland’s future should be decided only by Greenland and Denmark, and Downing Street confirmed he raised the issue directly with Trump during a recent phone call.

Morgan, however, said clarity and firmness were essential.

“If you’re not clear, they just go on to the next thing,” she said.

Domestic Politics and Devolution

The First Minister also responded to criticism from Labour Senedd member Lee Waters, who accused UK government minister Jo Stevens of being anti‑devolution.

Morgan declined to escalate the dispute, instead focusing on Labour’s future in Wales ahead of the Senedd election in four months.

“I’m interested in looking to the future and presenting a new generation of Labour members who are interested in building Wales,” she said.

She highlighted her visit to the Basque Country as part of efforts to attract investment and strengthen the Welsh economy.

Political Implications

Political analysts note that Morgan’s remarks go further than previous statements by Welsh leaders, particularly in explicitly accusing US actions of violating international law.

Although Wales has no direct role in foreign policy, her intervention highlights growing unease within Labour over how the UK should navigate relations with an increasingly unpredictable US administration.

With Labour facing challenges in Wales and tensions between Welsh and UK Labour continuing, Morgan’s stance adds another layer of complexity to an already delicate political landscape.