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Trump Proposes Canada as '51st State,' Calls Trudeau 'Governor' and Questions $100 Million Subsidies

Dec 18, 2024, 03:02 PM

Donald Trump has suggested that Canada become the 51st state of the United States, stating that many Canadians support the idea and that it would lead to massive savings on taxes and military protection for Canada. Trump questioned why the United States subsidizes Canada over $100 million a year, calling it senseless. His remarks came after a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, where he referred to Canada as the "Great State of Canada" and Trudeau as "Governor Justin Trudeau." Trump has made similar comments before, joking about Canada becoming the 51st state and mocking Trudeau as "governor." He shared these statements on his social media platform, Truth Social.