In a provocative move, Donald Trump has revived his idea of making Canada the 51st U.S. state, even hinting at using economic force. Ontario Premier Doug Ford firmly rejected the notion, calling it a non-starter under his leadership.
BY PC Bureau
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent suggestion to annex Canada as the 51st state of the U.S. has sparked strong reactions from Canadian officials, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford offering a cheeky counterproposal.
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly raised the idea of absorbing Canada into the U.S., even going so far as to threaten the use of “economic force” to make it happen. On Monday, Ford responded with a lighthearted jab at the president, saying during a press conference, “To the president, I’ll make him a counteroffer. How about we buy Alaska? And we’ll throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis while we’re at it?”
When the heat is on…. Trudeau runs and hides.
Trump is talking about Canada "Why are we supporting a country $200 billion+ a year?
Our military is at their disposal… They should be a state. That's what I told Trudeau when he came down."
pic.twitter.com/7lvlme91gd— sonofabench (@therealmrbench) January 7, 2025
While Ford acknowledged the humor in the situation, he made it clear that he would never entertain such a suggestion. “He may be joking, but under my watch, that will never, ever happen,” Ford asserted firmly.
🇨🇦🇺🇸So the guy that resigned and shut down our Government is talking tough with Trump?🤔
Trudeau is really not done destroying Canada is he?
And if Trump wanted to destroy Canada he could do it overnight.
Do you think it would affect Trudeau’s lavish life? pic.twitter.com/xt1oQSoDpe
— Contrarian (@ContrarianTribe) January 7, 2025
Trump Reignites Controversy Amid Trudeau’s Resignation
The controversy first flared when Trump floated the idea to then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, just before Trudeau’s recent resignation. This week, Trump took his rhetoric a step further with a post on Truth Social, linking Trudeau’s resignation to Canada’s economic challenges.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st state,” Trump wrote. “If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no tariffs, taxes would drop significantly, and they’d be TOTALLY SECURE from threats like Russian and Chinese ships. Together, what a great nation it would be!”
Along with the post, Trump shared a map showing Canada as part of the U.S., with the caption “Oh, Canada!”
Ford and Trudeau Push Back
At another press conference, Trump doubled down on his stance, suggesting that removing “artificially drawn lines” would enhance national security and create a stronger economy. He dismissed the possibility of military intervention, saying his plan was to rely on “economic force” to bring Canada into the fold.
However, Trudeau, who has since announced his resignation, rejected Trump’s proposal with a sharp response. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell” that Canada would join the U.S., Trudeau quipped, directly challenging Trump’s threats of economic coercion.
As Trump prepares to assume office, this heated exchange has highlighted the growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, leaving citizens of both nations wondering about the potential fallout from these provocative comments.
