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UPDATE: U.S.–ICELAND DIPLOMATIC MOMENT 🇺🇸🇮🇸
Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Iceland, former Congressman Billy Long, has issued an apology after remarks made in Congress resurfaced. Long had joked about Iceland becoming the 52nd U.S. state and himself serving as governor. The comments sparked backlash in Iceland, prompting the Foreign Ministry to seek clarification from the U.S. Embassy and leading to a petition with thousands of signatures opposing his appointment.
In an interview with Arctic Today, Long clarified the remarks were made in jest among old friends, referencing similar banter about Greenland. The situation highlights diplomatic sensitivity in a closely watched geopolitical climate. 🌍🪙
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