Trump publicly provokes Canada’s Trudeau: “Why not make it the 51st State?”

In a provocative post on Truth Social, Donald Trump questioned Canada's annual subsidies, suggesting that many Canadians might prefer their country as the 51st state of the U.S. His remarks come as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau grapples with a political crisis following the resignation of a key minister. While Trump's comments have often been lighthearted, they now resonate with a more serious undertone amid Trudeau's struggles.

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By Brendan Murray

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