Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump's Map Post
Following US President Trump's sharing of a map showing Iceland under the American flag, the Icelandic government summoned the ambassador to the ministry.
Following US President Donald Trump's sharing of a map on social media showing several regions, including Iceland, under the American flag, the Icelandic Foreign Ministry summoned the US ambassador.
Map Post and Reactions
US President Donald Trump posted a map on the Truth Social platform showing North America, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, and the Caribbean under the US flag and all under a single label. This prompted official diplomatic initiatives in Iceland.
Summoning of the Ambassador to the Ministry
Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir summoned US Ambassador to Iceland Billy Long, who took office just last month, to the ministry. During the meeting, it was clearly stated that the social media post in question was completely inappropriate.
Greenland and Regional Tensions
Trump's past remarks about purchasing Greenland had caused tension between Washington and Copenhagen. The European Commission's investments in Greenland and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's statements also form the background of this process.