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White House Shrugs Off Criticism of Greenland Penguin Photo

The post touches a sensitive dispute over U.S. interest in the Danish territory.

Overview

  • The White House posted on X a photo of President Donald Trump with a penguin holding a U.S. flag presented as being in Greenland.
  • Users on X quickly noted that penguins do not inhabit Greenland.
  • Responding on X, the White House said the penguin "doesn't care about the opinions of those who cannot understand."
  • Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
  • Trump has repeatedly said the island should join the United States, and authorities in Denmark and Greenland have warned Washington to respect their territorial integrity.