President Donald Trump drew fresh attention to his territorial ambitions after sharing a map showing the U.S. flag across Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland and parts of the Caribbean.
Trump Posts Map of Expanded America
On Monday, Trump shared the map on Truth Social, showing the U.S. flag superimposed over much of North America, including Canada and Mexico, as well as Greenland, Iceland and Caribbean islands such as Cuba and Jamaica.
The post followed Trump’s repeated interest in expanding U.S. control beyond its existing borders.
He has previously discussed acquiring Greenland, making Canada the 51st state and reclaiming control of the Panama Canal.
Trump Proposed ‘New America’ Name
On Sunday, Trump suggested renaming New Mexico “New America,” describing the proposed name as more prestigious and beautiful.
He posted a map on social media showing “Mexico” crossed out on New Mexico and replaced with “America.”
Trump said the new name would be “so much more prestigious and beautiful” for the state and added, “Wow, I Love It!!!”
Trump’s Push to Rename Landmarks
Trump repeatedly pushed to rename major landmarks and places, often attaching his name or a preferred patriotic identity.
Earlier this month, the President proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait,” claiming the waterway was under U.S. control and saying the renamed strait would be “hotter” than ever before.
Last month, Trump renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” through an executive order, directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to update the official geographic naming system.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the move, noting that the lake’s Indigenous-origin name predates both countries by more than 400 years.
Trump’s name was also restored to the Kennedy Center, with the board approving plans to add his name to the facade and rename its grounds “President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”
In July, Palm Beach International Airport was renamed The President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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