Trump posts map of Greenland under U.S. flag as EU announces investment
Donald Trump shared a map showing Greenland covered by the American flag on Truth Social, prompting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to reject any U.S. takeover claims.
While the European Union announced a sizable investment in Greenland, Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to post a map that overlays the United States flag across Greenland, Canada, Mexico and the broader North-American region. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, currently on a trip to Greenland, reiterated that both the Greenlandic government and its citizens have consistently opposed any American annexation and that the island remains unsold.
She dismissed speculation that Trump could force a takeover, stressing Greenland's right to decide its future. Following earlier Trump statements about owning Greenland, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte persuaded him in Davos to focus on Arctic security instead. Denmark has since increased its presence in the region, with the patrol vessel Thetis stationed in Nuuk and slated for the Arctic Shield operation, and a trilateral working group with the U.S. and Greenland exploring options such as additional bases and greater U.S. input on foreign investments. Frederiksen expressed support for deeper NATO involvement and a possible update to the 1951 U.S.-Denmark defense agreement.
How this was covered
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions over Arctic sovereignty and the strategic importance of Greenland amid U.S. and NATO interests.
How this story developed
- Aug 22 Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada vows matching retaliation
- Aug 23 Trump publicly criticized Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on his social‑media platform.
- Aug 24 Neel Kashkari warned the tariff dispute could prolong high inflation.
- Aug 24 Legal experts argue the U.S. tariffs may violate congressional authority under the rarely used Section 338.
- Aug 24 Trump posted that a half‑percent tariff on Canadian vehicles, components and steel will begin next year.
- Aug 26 President Trump posted a proposal to rename Lake Ontario.
- Aug 28 Canada announced that its retaliatory duties will take effect on September 8.
- Sep 6 Canada announced it will re‑engage trade talks with the United States under industry safeguards.
- Sep 8 Reciprocal 50 percent tariffs took effect on both sides of the border.
In this story
Related stories
11 in this thread