Trump confuses Iceland for Greenland
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Trump whined about his Greenland policies hurting the stock market, saying: “Iceland’s already cost us a lot of
"Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So, Iceland's already cost us a lot of money," Trump said at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Greenland and Iceland have many similarities — both North Atlantic Nordic islands with Viking history. But that does not mean
Long, nominated to be ambassador to Iceland, drew backlash for joking about the country becoming the 52nd U.S. state.
Much of the volcanic landscape that defines Iceland lies inland and requires deliberate exploration ashore. This is how to make the most of an Iceland cruise.
The president's choice to become U.S. ambassador to Iceland has apologized for reportedly quipping about making the island the 52nd state.
His remarks to the annual World Economic Forum come as European leaders try to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. over Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland.
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