Trump’s Map Showing Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as US Territory Draws Global Attention

New York: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map of the US on his social media platform Truth Social that also showed Canada, Venezuela, and Greenland as territories under United States control. This map technically appears to be possibly AI-generated and has sparked a new debate in global politics.

Why did Trump post the map?

Trump shared this map amidst his proposed and controversial "Greenland acquisition" plan. Even before this, he had talked about declaring large nationwide areas as American territory. This map shows Canada, Venezuela, and Greenland as US territories, which is generating controversy at the international level.

Is the map real?

Analysts speculate that the map is AI-generated, which means it is not an actual government document or image taken from an official source. This map is not a verified map of any geopolitical document but appears to be a graphic shared on social media.

What did Trump do after this?

A few minutes later, Trump shared another photo, in which he is seen planting the USA flag in Greenland. In this photo, Vice President J.D. is with him. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also there. The message accompanying the photo was “Greenland US Territory Est. 2026.”

Has Trump said anything like this before?

Yes. After coming to power, Trump had proposed to make Canada the 51st state of America in 2025. At that time the Canadian government had rejected it. After the proposal was rejected, trade tensions between the two countries increased.

What statement has Trump given regarding Venezuela?

Earlier this month, US Special Forces conducted an operation in Venezuela and arrested the country's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas to stand trial in New York on drug charges. Trump said that now America will run Venezuela and American companies will have control over its oil resources. This is the first time Trump has explicitly described Venezuela as US-claimed territory.

What is the background to the Greenland dispute?

Trump has repeatedly said the United States needs vast and mineral-rich Greenland for "national security." The US already has a military base on Greenland and security agreements with Denmark. Despite this, Trump has questioned Denmark's authority and wants “complete control.”

What was Trump's debate with Denmark and Norway?

Recently Trump referred to an inappropriate letter from the Norwegian Prime Minister that he no longer "thinks about peace" because he did not receive the Nobel Prize. In the same letter, he questioned Denmark's rights and said that America should have rights over Greenland. This has drawn a sharp reaction from European allies.

How did European allies react?

Trump has faced criticism in Nordic countries after these comments. Denmark diplomatically denies the US claims and has clarified that Greenland is part of Denmark. European Union leadership and NATO allies have also expressed concern over such claims.

What could be the international impact of such a claim?

Such maps, posts, and rhetoric have created confusion in global capitals regarding America's foreign policy. This is not only affecting diplomatic relations but has also seen fluctuations in the stock markets.

How is the general public viewing this controversy?

People are giving different reactions on social media, news portals, and international forums. Some are considering it a part of Trump's strategy and style of speech, while others are calling it against international standards and sovereignty agreements.