Camilla Jessen
Another mix up from the president.
Donald Trump’s latest geography gaffe drew laughter from European leaders at a Copenhagen summit.
A Pattern of Map Mishaps
Geography has never been Donald Trump’s strongest suit, and his public mix-ups over the years have provided plenty of material for critics.
From proposing to buy Greenland to inventing the “Gulf of America,” Trump’s references to the world map often raise eyebrows.
“Many People Come From the Congo”
Earlier this year, Trump admitted uncertainty about where the Congo is located, simply remarking: “Many people come from the Congo.”
His vague explanation raised questions about how well he understood African geography.
Hungary, Turkey… and Russia in Alaska?
Other mistakes have also drawn attention.
He once referred to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as “the leader of Turkey” and incorrectly claimed that Hungary borders Russia.
In another instance, Trump said, “We’re going to Russia,” before a meeting with Vladimir Putin, though the summit actually took place in Alaska, according to Politico.
Albania vs. Azerbaijan
Most recently, Trump confused Albania with Azerbaijan while boasting about his supposed role in solving international conflicts.
Speaking on Fox News, he declared: “I solved wars that was unsolvable. Azerbaijan and Albania, it was going on for many, many years, I had the prime ministers and presidents in my office.”
Europe Has a Laugh
That mix-up didn’t go unnoticed abroad.
At an EU summit in Copenhagen on October 2, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joked with French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
“You should make an apology to us because you didn’t congratulate us on the peace deal that President Trump made between Albania and Azerbaijan,” Rama said.
An International Punchline
The exchange, reported by Politico and Newsner, underscores how Trump’s recurring geographical blunders have become a running joke among world leaders.
While such slips might be brushed off for ordinary politicians, when the president of the United States makes them, they echo loudly on the global stage.
This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation
