US President Donald Trump stirred the diplomatic pot once again, sharing an AI-generated image showing European leaders examining a map that depicted Greenland as part of the United States.
The post, uploaded on his Truth Social platform, sparked immediate chatter online and caught the attention of leaders across the Atlantic.
Leaders Portrayed in the Oval Office
The image features Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clustered around Trump’s iconic Oval Office desk.
In the picture, they appear intently studying a map while Trump looks on, a visual gag highlighting the ongoing tension over his Greenland ambitions.
Controversial Greenland Plan Stirs Tensions
Trump’s Greenland plan, which has drawn sharp criticism from European capitals, has created a simmering trans-Atlantic row.
European leaders have publicly rejected the US President’s proposals to take control of the territory, describing the idea as both impractical and diplomatically offensive.
Threats of Tariffs Escalate the Dispute
In response to European resistance, Trump didn’t hold back.
Over the weekend, he announced via Truth Social that, starting February 1, the US would levy a 10 per cent tariff on all exports from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK.
The tariffs are set to jump to 25 per cent in June if opposition continues, signaling a potentially major trade confrontation.
Davos Visit Adds a High-Stakes Backdrop
The trolling and tariff threats come as Trump prepares to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
His arrival at the event coincides with tense negotiations and high-level meetings with global leaders, making the AI stunt a provocative prelude to what promises to be a dramatic diplomatic encounter.
The Trans-Atlantic Row Intensifies
Observers say the row over Greenland reflects deeper frustrations on trade, security, and global influence.
With the President combining social media theatrics and economic threats, European nations are left to navigate a complex mix of diplomacy and digital-era political showmanship.
What Comes Next
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Davos and the interactions between Trump and European leaders.
Analysts predict a mix of strategic maneuvering, public messaging, and possibly more social media theatrics in the days ahead, as both sides weigh the costs of escalating this unusual trans-Atlantic dispute.
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