Washington, February 9: President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy among world leaders by sharing a map that depicts Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as part of the United States. Notably, Trump had previously posted this image on January 20, 2026.
On Monday, an AI-generated mock-up image was uploaded to Truth Social, showing European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, examining the graphic while Trump showcases the claimed territories.
Interestingly, Trump did not include any caption with this post.
This image has sparked a global debate, especially in light of Trump’s past comments about making Canada the 51st state and his interest in purchasing Greenland. He has consistently argued that Greenland is crucial for U.S. security in the Arctic, amid perceived threats from Russia and China. The inclusion of Venezuela follows the recent arrest of its president, Nicolás Maduro.
Trump has previously teased about Greenland by sharing AI images that depict the American flag on the island. Earlier this month, at a black-tie dinner hosted by the Alfalfa Club, Trump jokingly suggested that instead of attacking, the U.S. should buy Greenland.
According to a report by The Washington Post, Trump stated during the event, “We are not going to attack Greenland. We are going to buy it. I never intended to make Greenland the 51st state. I want Canada to be the 51st state. Greenland could be the 52nd, and Venezuela the 53rd.”
Trump has previously angered Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney by threatening to make Canada the 51st state. During a meeting in the Oval Office in May 2025, Carney warned Trump that Canada is not for sale and never will be. He told Trump, “As you know from real estate, some places are never for sale.”