- He cited the political crisis that Ottawa is embroiled in as a reason for calls for Canada to relinquish its nationhood and surrender its sovereignty for annexation by the U.S.
The United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump has said it is not unthinkable or inconceivable for Canada to become 51st US state.
Trump said its North America neighbour could join the U.S. as it is a possibility and prospect that “many Canadians” relish.
Posting on his Truth Social handle on Wednesday, he cited the political crisis that Ottawa is embroiled in as a reason for calls for Canada to relinquish its nationhood and surrender its sovereignty for annexation by the U.S.
Trump said Canada would save massively from tax and military protection.
He wrote: “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State.
“They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State.”
In November, the US President-elect suggested that merging the two nations would address his concerns about fentanyl trafficking, over which he has threatened a 25-percent tariff on Canadian goods.
He added that the move could also curb illegal immigration — a problem concentrated on the US southern border.
Trump made the suggestion to the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau at a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.