President Donald Trump took to social media with an image that has drawn attention from across the political spectrum. The graphic depicted the American flag superimposed over Canada, Greenland and Mexico, regions that have been the subject of various comments from the president in the past.
In previous remarks, Trump expressed interest in the United States acquiring control of Canada and Mexico. His administration has also proposed purchasing Greenland from Denmark, a suggestion that was swiftly rejected by Copenhagen.
The latest post follows a period in which the president has frequently raised the idea of increasing U.S. dominance over North America. He has suggested adding a third star to the flag for each neighboring country if they were to be incorporated into the United States.
The White House did not immediately provide a comment on the post. The administration has maintained its stance that expansion remains a topic under active consideration.
Greenland was already awkward enough without this drama.
This feels like a bizarre power move rather than policy.
Who does this, exactly? Canada isn’t for sale.