Trump Suggests Canada Become the 51st State After Trudeau Resignation

In a surprising turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation from his position as both the leader of the Liberal Party and the Prime Minister of Canada. Until a new leader is elected for the ruling Liberal Party, Trudeau will serve as a caretaker prime minister.

Following this announcement, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shared his controversial opinion on the social media platform Truth Social. Trump suggested that Canada should officially become the 51st state of the United States, claiming that Canadians would welcome such a move.

“Canadians will be very happy to become the 51st state of America,” Trump wrote. He also pointed to Canada’s economic challenges, stating, “America can no longer afford to deal with the large trade deficits that Canada is suffering from. Justin Trudeau understood this, which is why he resigned.”

Trump further argued that if Canada were to integrate with the United States, it would not have to face economic losses and Canadian citizens would benefit from lower taxes.

The President-elect emphasized the strategic advantages of such a merger, claiming, “By becoming part of the U.S., Canada and America will be completely safe from threats posed by Russian and Chinese naval ships. Together, we will become a truly great nation.”

Trudeau’s resignation has already sparked significant debate in Canada, but Trump’s comments have added a new dimension to the discussion. His proposal to merge Canada into the U.S. is likely to face strong backlash, as well as raise questions about Canada’s sovereignty and identity.

The reactions to both Trudeau’s resignation and Trump’s bold statements are still unfolding, with Canadians and political analysts closely watching how this situation develops.