WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Monday that depicts much of North America covered by the U.S. flag. The image designates the region as “United States of America,” with Canada, Mexico, and Greenland positioned beneath the flag motif. The map also appears to include Iceland and portions of the Caribbean and Central America. Trump did not provide any written clarification alongside the image. Notably, the map retains labels for the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America.
The image was posted at 10:43 a.m. EDT on September 7 via Trump’s official Truth Social account. It contained no policy directives or announcements of any legal modifications to U.S. borders. Canada and Mexico remain recognized as sovereign nations with internationally acknowledged borders. Greenland continues to be a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and Iceland remains an independent nation. The map did not describe any procedures for altering these territorial arrangements or the status of other regions.
This map follows several other geography-related posts made by Trump during the same Labor Day posting spree. Just minutes prior, he shared images that replaced the name of New Mexico with “New America.” In August, he promoted “Lake America” as a substitute name for Lake Ontario. Additionally, his administration had directed federal agencies to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as “Gulf of America.” Trump has also consistently called for the United States to acquire Greenland, citing concerns over national security. However, Denmark and Greenland have rejected such proposals.
Mexico reasserts sovereignty after Trump’s map posting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the map by reaffirming Mexico’s sovereignty. She emphasized that Mexico remains a free, independent, and sovereign nation, asserting that it would not become a colony or protectorate of another country. Her response came during September, a month when Mexico celebrates its national independence. The map placed Mexico under the same U.S. flag overlay that stretched across Canada and other neighboring areas, without citing any treaty, law, or agreement that impacts the U.S.-Mexico border.
The map also visually covered Canada with the U.S. flag. Trump has repeatedly voiced ideas of Canada potentially joining the United States during his second term. On the same day, he threatened to prevent Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from U.S. sales unless it starts producing planes domestically. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods went into effect Tuesday after trade negotiations broke down. These trade actions are separate from the map and did not alter the official borders between the two countries.
Greenland remains at the center of ongoing territorial disagreements
The image also depicted Greenland positioned beneath the flag design. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory, citing national security concerns. Both Denmark and Greenland have consistently rejected any U.S. ownership claims. On September 7, the European Union announced a 200 million euro partnership package aimed at Greenland, covering the years 2026 and 2027. Meanwhile, Denmark sent troops to Greenland in early September for Arctic training as part of its expanded defense strategy.
The initial Truth Social map post was made without any caption or explanatory note. It did not suggest any government action, border change, or territorial agreement. The countries and territories shown under the U.S. flag continue to operate under their existing legal and constitutional frameworks. Mexico has publicly reaffirmed its sovereignty, and Denmark along with Greenland continue to reject U.S. attempts at acquiring Greenland. Canada remains an independent sovereign state. Trump did not attach any official document or policy text that would alter the territorial status depicted on the map.