President Donald Trump shared a striking map on his Truth Social account on Monday, September 7, showing Canada, Mexico, Greenland and several other areas covered by the American flag.
The image appeared to depict these territories as part of an expanded United States. Trump did not provide an explanation alongside the map, and the post does not mean that Canada or Mexico have actually become U.S. territory.
The post comes amid Trump’s continuing focus on U.S. territorial expansion, trade tensions with Canada and Mexico, and his previous comments about Greenland.
The unusual image quickly attracted attention online, adding to a busy Labor Day weekend of posts from the president.
For now, the important distinction is clear: Trump shared the map, but there has been no announcement that Canada or Mexico have actually been annexed by the United States.