US President Donald Trump has sought to redraw maps across the world in his first year back in power. Reuters
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Firstpost20-01-2026, 20:23

Trump's Second Term: Reshaping the World Map in 365 Days

  • Donald Trump, as the 47th US President, has spent his first year back in office attempting to redraw the world map and increase American influence.
  • He controversially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' via executive order, a move not recognized internationally.
  • Trump has sought to reassert US control over the Panama Canal, claiming China's influence is a threat to American interests.
  • In Venezuela, Trump's administration captured Nicolas Maduro and claimed Venezuela's oil under a new 'Donroe Doctrine', facing reluctance from oil companies due to nationalization laws.
  • Trump continues to pursue ownership of Greenland for strategic reasons, despite Denmark and Greenland's refusal, and has caused strain with Canada over trade and territorial rhetoric.

Why It Matters: Trump's second term is marked by aggressive foreign policy, aiming to redefine US global dominance.

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