WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – President Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Monday that depicted much of North America, overlaid with the U.S. flag. The illustration labeled the area as “United States of America” and positioned Canada, Mexico, and Greenland beneath the flag design, with Iceland and parts of the Caribbean and Central America also visible. No written explanation accompanied the image. The map maintained labels for the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America.
At 10:43 a.m. EDT on Sept. 7, Trump posted the image via his official Truth Social account. The post did not include any policy instructions or announce any legal modifications to U.S. borders. Canada and Mexico are still recognized as sovereign nations with their internationally acknowledged borders. Greenland remains a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and Iceland is an independent nation. The map did not mention any process for altering these statuses or territories.
This map was part of a series of geography-themed posts Trump made during the same Labor Day posting spree. Just minutes earlier, he shared images replacing New Mexico’s name with “New America.” In August, he promoted “Lake America” as an alternative name for Lake Ontario. His administration had already instructed federal agencies to use “Gulf of America” for the Gulf of Mexico. Trump has repeatedly called for U.S. acquisition of Greenland, citing national security concerns, though Denmark and Greenland have rejected this proposal.
Mexico Reaffirms Sovereignty Following Trump Map
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to the map by reaffirming Mexico’s sovereignty, emphasizing that Mexico remains free, independent, and sovereign, and would not become a colony or protectorate of another country. Her statement came during September, when Mexico celebrates its national independence. The image placed Mexico under the same U.S. flag overlay seen across Canada and other neighboring areas, without citing any treaty, law, or agreement affecting the U.S.-Mexico border.
The map also depicted Canada with the U.S. flag. Trump has repeatedly expressed the idea of Canada becoming part of the United States during his second term. On the same day, he threatened to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from U.S. sales unless it produces planes domestically. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday after trade negotiations stalled. These tariffs are separate from the map and do not alter the countries’ borders.
Greenland’s Status Continues to Be Disputed
Greenland was also shown beneath the flag design on the map. Trump has long advocated for U.S. acquisition of the Arctic territory, citing national security reasons. Both Denmark and Greenland have consistently rejected U.S. ownership. On Sept. 7, the European Union announced a 200 million euro partnership package for Greenland covering 2026 and 2027. Additionally, Denmark sent conscripts to Greenland in early September for Arctic training under its expanded defense initiative.
The original Truth Social post showed the map without any caption or explanation. It did not specify any government action, border alteration, or territorial agreement. The countries and territories under the U.S. flag continue to operate according to their current legal and constitutional frameworks. Mexico has publicly reaffirmed its sovereignty, while Denmark and Greenland persist in rejecting U.S. plans for Greenland. Canada remains an independent sovereign nation. No documents or policy texts were attached to the post to indicate any change in territorial status depicted on the map.