Fact Check: Did Trump Share Map Showing U.S. Flag Over Greenland, Canada, Venezuela?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Donald Trump shared a photo showing a map with Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela covered by the U.S. flag.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed that in January 2026, President Donald Trump posted an edited image on his Truth Social account showing a map with Venezuela, Canada, and Greenland overlaid with the U.S. flag. The image was real and publicly shared by Trump, though it was digitally altered and not an official government map.

Source: Snopes

Date: 01/22/2026

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Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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