Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Taunts NATO with Bogus US Map

US President Donald Trump has once again stirred international controversy by sharing a doctored map on his Truth Social platform, depicting Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela as part of the United States. The image, posted to ridicule NATO leaders, shows figures like French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seated in the Oval Office. In the background looms the altered map, symbolizing Trump’s bold territorial ambitions. This move comes amid his renewed advocacy for annexing Greenland, which he frames as essential for global security.

Trump dismissed potential backlash from the European Union, asserting during a Florida speech that the bloc “won’t push back too much” on his Greenland plans. He emphasized the island’s strategic importance in countering Russian and Chinese expansion in the Arctic, criticizing Denmark’s defensive capabilities. “We have to have it,” Trump declared to reporters, insisting that acquiring the territory is non-negotiable for national interests. This rhetoric echoes his earlier complaints, including a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, where he linked his Nobel Peace Prize snub to his economic achievements ahead of a Davos visit.

In a separate Truth Social update, Trump recounted a “very good” phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about Greenland. He proclaimed the island “imperative for national and world security,” with no room for retreat. Boasting about America’s unparalleled power, Trump credited his first-term military rebuilding for enabling global peace through strength. He reiterated that the US is the sole force capable of maintaining worldwide stability, underscoring his administration’s accelerated defense enhancements.

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Another post featured Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio symbolically raising the US flag in Greenland, with a sign declaring it a US territory established in 2026. This visual stunt amplifies his ongoing campaign, which intensified after his White House return last year. Trump ties the acquisition to broader security goals, especially following the US action against Venezuela and the apprehension of President Nicolas Maduro.

Trump’s fixation on Greenland isn’t new; he has championed it as a counter to adversarial influences in the region. While Denmark has rebuffed such overtures, Trump’s persistence highlights his unconventional foreign policy approach, blending mockery with assertive nationalism. As tensions simmer with NATO allies, this episode underscores the unpredictable dynamics in transatlantic relations under his leadership.

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