Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after President Donald Trump posted a map on social media depicting the country as part of the United States. The post also showed Greenland as part of the U.S., drawing criticism from Danish officials.
The incident highlights concerns over territorial claims and national sovereignty, drawing diplomatic protests from allied nations and underscoring geopolitical sensitivities.
U.S. President Donald Trump's social media posts, including a map that depicted Iceland and Greenland as part of the United States, have drawn criticism and diplomatic responses from North Atlantic nations. The map, colored with the U.S. flag, appeared on Trump's Truth Social account without explanation, echoing past comments about potentially acquiring Greenland. In response, Iceland summoned U.S. Ambassador Billy Long, with Foreign Secretary Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir stating the post was 'completely inappropriate.' Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen described the map as 'disturbing' and indicative of a 'maximalist vision.' Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed her country's sovereignty, stating it 'is neither nor will be a colony or protectorate of any foreign country.'
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