Canada Should Join US As 51st State – Trump
In a controversial statement that sparked international debate, former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada join the United States as its 51st state following the recent resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump’s comments came shortly after Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025, amid political and economic challenges in Canada, including rising inflation and a housing crisis.
Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump posted, ‘Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned. If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!”
Trump and Trudeau have shared a tense relationship in the past, with public clashes on trade policies and diplomatic disagreements.
Just two months before Trudeau’s resignation, Trump reportedly referred to the Canadian Prime Minister as the “Governor of the great state of Canada” during a private meeting at his Mar-a-Lago resort, mocking Trudeau amid threats to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
Trudeau’s popularity had dwindled in recent months due to economic pressures, leading to political instability within Canada. His resignation has opened the door for widespread speculation on the future of Canada-U.S. relations.
Trump’s remarks have drawn mixed reactions on both sides of the border.
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Some political commentators have dismissed his statements as jest, while others suggest he may be serious, citing his past interest in acquiring Greenland during his presidency.
While no Canadian officials have formally responded to Trump’s suggestion, several Canadian lawmakers have criticized the idea as “insulting” and “a distraction from serious bilateral issues.”
The idea of Canada joining the U.S. as a state has long been dismissed as politically improbable due to the stark differences in governance, culture, and national identity between the two nations.
However, Trump’s latest comments have reignited the debate, particularly among nationalist circles in both countries.
As the political landscape shifts with Trudeau’s resignation and Trump’s influence in the U.S. political sphere, the conversation surrounding North American unity remains a hot topic, with many awaiting further clarification from U.S. and Canadian officials.
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