Key facts
- President Donald Trump posted a map on social media that included Iceland and several other countries within the United States.
- Iceland summoned the US ambassador in response to the post.
- Iceland's foreign minister described the post as 'completely inappropriate'.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated Greenland's desire for independence from the US.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed Mexico's sovereignty.
Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after President Donald Trump posted a map on social media that appeared to show Iceland and several other countries, including Greenland and Mexico, covered by the American flag and labeled as the "United States of America." The post, made on Truth Social, drew sharp criticism from Icelandic and Danish officials.
Iceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir summoned US Ambassador Billy Long, calling the post "completely inappropriate." Trump's territorial ambitions have previously strained relations with neighboring countries, including his past interest in acquiring Greenland.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also commented on the post, stating that Greenland's government and people have consistently expressed their desire not to be part of the United States. Her remarks came shortly after the European Commission announced a €200 million investment in Greenland focused on education, connectivity, raw materials, and hydropower.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the map by asserting that Mexico "is neither nor will be a colony or protectorate of any foreign country," emphasizing its status as a "free, independent, and sovereign nation."