A humorous moment at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen has sparked widespread attention online after EU leaders were seen chuckling at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s geography gaffe — confusing Albania with Armenia.
Trump’s Geography Blunder Goes Viral
During the summit, a viral video captured Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joking with French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev over Trump’s mistake. Rama quipped, “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.” This caused laughter among leaders, highlighting the lighthearted moment.
The joke referred to Trump’s repeated claim that he resolved the conflict between Azerbaijan and Albania — when in reality, he meant Armenia.
Trump’s Claims About Peace Deals
Trump has often boasted about ending “seven wars” during his presidency. Speaking last month on Fox News, he said:
“I solved wars that were unsolvable. Azerbaijan and Albania, it was going on for many, many years, I had the prime ministers and presidents in my office.”
His statements have attracted attention and skepticism as he frequently refers to his role in brokering peace, especially between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a claim that was highlighted during the Copenhagen summit incident.
Trump’s UN General Assembly Speech
In his annual address to the UN General Assembly, Trump reiterated his peacekeeping claims, saying he had never received help from the United Nations despite resolving multiple conflicts. He also accused the UN of “funding an assault on Western countries and their borders,” particularly criticizing its migrant aid efforts.
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s geography slip-up has become a trending moment in global politics, especially among EU leaders who found humor in the mix-up. While Trump continues to champion his peacekeeping record, the Albania-Armenia confusion has turned into a viral moment illustrating the fine line between political achievements and public gaffes.
