The White House has shifted its attention back to Greenland, this time using social media to go viral with a meme. In a departure from political statements, the White House shared an image created by AI featuring US President Donald Trump walking with a penguin towards snowy mountains. The image has become a popular trend on social media, with Trump being dubbed the “Nilsist Penguin.”
The meme originated from a 2007 documentary called Encounters at the End of the World by German filmmaker Werner Herzog. The footage featured an Adelie penguin venturing away from its colony and into the vast expanses of Antarctica. Over time, the image became a popular meme known as the “Nilsist Penguin,” “Lonely Penguin,” or “Wandering Penguin.”
Following the White House’s post, social media users criticized Trump, pointing out that the penguin in the image is not found in the Arctic region. Several users called the post “embarrassing.” Pippa Crerar, a journalist from The Guardian, commented that penguins are not found in the Arctic. Another user wrote, “And their feet, human feet, are so big and clumsy, it’s really embarrassing that they did this.”
In a response to the criticism, the official Twitter account of the British Cabinet Office wrote, “Fact Check: Penguins are found in the Southern Hemisphere.” The United States is facing severe winter storms, with over 20 million people potentially affected in 18 states. Lebanon is also experiencing Israeli military aggression, with two people reported killed in a recent attack. Meanwhile, India’s Republic Day will be observed by Kashmiri communities around the world, despite the Indian government’s restrictions.
In other news, British Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced reforms to the policing system in England and Wales. The US is bracing for severe winter storms, with over 40 states and 245 million people potentially affected. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to attend the US-India Leaders Summit, but India declined the invitation. The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a temperature drop after a light rain, while Afghanistan lacks a framework for investment due to a lack of a legal framework.
In related news, the US is facing a severe winter storm, with over 20 million people potentially affected in 18 states. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf blamed Israel for the recent unrest in Iran, stating that the Israeli government has exceeded its 12-day war. The UK has banned a march by the UK IP in response to a public order act, citing the potential for clashes in a Muslim-majority area.
