WH Meme About Greenland Penguin Sparks Jokes, Backlash

Sunday, January 25, 2026

A new White House meme depicting President Donald Trump crossing snow-covered ice in what's supposed to be Greenland"alongside a penguin holding an American flag -- has sparked a wave of reaction on social media Friday night.

Posted by LampLighter at 01:42 AM | 9 COMMENTS | permalink

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... Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment.
Why It Matters

The flare-up came as Trump continues U.S. pressure for control of the island in the Kingdom of Denmark.

Trump said he would provide details on a proposed Greenland "framework" in "about two weeks," amid scrutiny over sovereignty, defense posture and mineral access in the Arctic. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-25 01:44 AM

@#1 ... Trump said he would provide details on a proposed Greenland "framework" in "about two weeks," ...

So, based upon his prior "in about two weeks" promises ... never?

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-25 01:46 AM

Trump brings back infamous two weeks' wait claim when pressed about Greenland deal details
www.independent.co.uk

... Donald Trump says that he'll give more details on his Greenland deal with Europe in "two weeks," reviving an oft-given timeline from his first term.

During his first administration, Trump became infamous for promising landmark announcements that were coming in two weeks' time.

Now, flying back from Davos yesterday, he promised yet another major announcement on his "concept of a deal" on Greenland.

"We'll have something in two weeks," he said, according to Mediaite. ...

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-25 01:49 AM

Trumpy creates a problem then solves it!

Trumpy's Wild Toad Adventure with Greenland (Iceland?) reminds me of when my dog vomits on the living room floor.

And then eats it.

And I let him. Because I did not wanna clean that mess up because I didn't make it!

#4 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-25 03:01 PM

#4 Donnerboy, I've heard something similar referred to as a "self-cleaning oven."

#5 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-25 03:04 PM

"WH Meme About Greenland Penguin Sparks Jokes"

Penguins are native to the southern hemisphere, approximately 8000 miles away from Greenland.

#6 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-01-25 03:19 PM

How long before our military starts rounding up penguins and dumping them in the Arctic just to validate another misinformed meme from (very thin and gray, not impressive) Hair Leader.

#7 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-01-25 03:23 PM

You know, I could see that happening.

#8 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-25 03:32 PM

There's no kangaroos in Austria.

#9 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-26 05:48 PM

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