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Donald Trump has been mocked online after appearing to confuse Iceland and Greenland, reportedly four times, in his special address at the World Economic Forum.
Donald Trump has been mocked online for appearing to mix up Iceland and Greenland four times during his lengthy special address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Here’s what you need to know…
- Geographic Gaffe: Donald Trump was mocked online after appearing to confuse Iceland and Greenland during a special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
- The Quote: During his speech, Trump stated, “I’m helping NATO, and until the last few days, when I told them about Iceland, they loved me.”
- The Mix-up: It is widely believed he intended to refer to Greenland, following his previous highly publicized interest in the U.S. purchasing the territory.
- NATO Context: The comment was made while he was discussing his relationship with NATO leaders, claiming they were supportive of him until his recent comments regarding the island territory.
- Online Reaction: The error quickly went viral, with critics and social media users mocking the slip-up as a significant verbal “gaffe” on the international stage.
Full story: Trump mocked after mixing up Iceland and Greenland 4 times in WEF speech blunder
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