Trump Suggests Incorporation of Wakanda
In an unexpected turn of events, former US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by expressing a desire to annex the fictional nation of Wakanda, a kingdom featured in Marvel comics and movies.
During a recent cabinet meeting, Trump reportedly asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to point out Wakanda on a map, to which Rubio vaguely gestured towards Africa. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of response from Wakanda and voiced his displeasure with the current Queen Shuri.
Trump's interest in Wakanda seems to stem from its significant resources, as the kingdom is known for exporting the strongest metal on Earth, vibranium. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump suggested that Wakanda could become the 55th state after Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, and the Gaza Strip. He also claimed that "Thanos would never have invaded Wakanda if Trump was President there."
However, it is important to clarify that there is no credible evidence or verified report that President Donald Trump has proposed annexing the fictional nation of Wakanda. Wakanda, a country ruled by the superhero Black Panther, is a purely fictional entity and cannot be annexed.
A search of news archives reveals that a 2025 opinion piece titled "Trump Proposes Annexation of Wakanda" appears, but this piece seems to be an opinion or satire rather than a factual news report, and no serious or official proposal has been documented.
The claims of Trump's intention to annex Wakanda are likely a piece of satire or misinformation. As of now, the former president's ambitions for Wakanda remain purely speculative.
Meanwhile, the film "The Marvels" is projected to have a domestic opening weekend of $75M-$80M, indicating a strong interest in the Marvel universe among audiences. The ongoing debate over the fictional annexation of Wakanda adds another layer of intrigue to the world of Marvel.
This article was written by Nathaniel La Blanc '28, with Tyler Christiansen '21 serving as the Opinions Editor. The facts presented in this article are based on available information and aim to provide a clear and concise account of the situation.
- In the world of entertainment and pop-culture, the ongoing debate about former President Donald Trump's alleged intention to annex the fictional nation of Wakanda, from Marvel's movies and comics, has added an intriguing layer to the Marvel universe.
- Despite Trump's expressed interest in Wakanda, known for its significant resource, vibranium, and his proposed annexation as shared on his Truth Social platform, there is no credible evidence or verified report that he has proposed annexing the kingdom.
- As the movie "The Marvels" is set to open domestically with a strong box office of $75M-$80M, the speculation about Trump's ambition for Wakanda, currently considered as mere satire or misinformation, provides an unusual twist in the realm of movies-and-tv and sci-fi-and-fantasy.
