President Trump claimed Canada is considering becoming the 51st U.S. state in exchange for free participation in his proposed $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system. Trump asserted that Canada’s inclusion would otherwise cost $61 billion. However, Prime Minister Carney has repeatedly and vehemently rejected such a proposal, while simultaneously expressing interest in collaborating on the missile defense program. The White House and Canadian Prime Minister’s office have yet to officially comment on Trump’s recent statement.
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On Canada’s election day, Donald Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, promising significant economic benefits and military support. This statement, made on Truth Social, ignores both candidates’ rejection of such a proposal, and their differing economic and military plans. Trump’s comments, echoing previous statements questioning the Canada-U.S. border’s legitimacy, are likely to influence the election outcome, particularly given the current close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre.
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Regarding Canada-U.S. relations and auto tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed President Trump’s unchanging stance. This position asserts that the U.S. disproportionately funds Canada’s defense. Leavitt reiterated Trump’s belief that Canadian citizens would significantly benefit from U.S. statehood. The statement comes in response to questions about ongoing trade tensions and the overall relationship between the two nations.
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Trump Falsely Claims Canada Considers US Statehood
President Trump claimed Canada is considering becoming the 51st U.S. state in exchange for free participation in his proposed $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense system. Trump asserted that Canada’s inclusion would otherwise cost $61 billion. However, Prime Minister Carney has repeatedly and vehemently rejected such a proposal, while simultaneously expressing interest in collaborating on the missile defense program. The White House and Canadian Prime Minister’s office have yet to officially comment on Trump’s recent statement.
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Trump’s “51st State” Gambit: Alienating Canada and Fueling Liberal Support
On Canada’s election day, Donald Trump reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, promising significant economic benefits and military support. This statement, made on Truth Social, ignores both candidates’ rejection of such a proposal, and their differing economic and military plans. Trump’s comments, echoing previous statements questioning the Canada-U.S. border’s legitimacy, are likely to influence the election outcome, particularly given the current close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre.
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Canadians Reject Trump’s 51st State Proposal
Regarding Canada-U.S. relations and auto tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed President Trump’s unchanging stance. This position asserts that the U.S. disproportionately funds Canada’s defense. Leavitt reiterated Trump’s belief that Canadian citizens would significantly benefit from U.S. statehood. The statement comes in response to questions about ongoing trade tensions and the overall relationship between the two nations.
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