Trump hints at Canadians voting for him
US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform Monday, he encouraged Canadians to support him in their upcoming...
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US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his belief that Canada would benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform Monday, he encouraged Canadians to support him in their upcoming federal election, wishing "good luck to the great people of Canada" as they headed to the polls.
The president's statement drew criticism when he insinuated that Canadians should “elect the man who has the strength and wisdom” to cut taxes in half and enhance military capabilities “for free” to “the highest level in the world,” seemingly referencing himself.
Trump went on to propose that if Canada became the “cherished 51st state” of the US, it would enjoy advantages such as a potential “quadrupling” of various industries, including steel, aluminum, energy, and “all other businesses,” in addition to being liberated from tariffs and taxes. He asserted: “Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE!” He further described Canada’s border with the US as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.”
Comments from leaders of both Canada’s Liberal and Conservative parties have condemned Trump’s remarks, with arguments highlighting that their respective factions would be better equipped to guide the country, especially in light of the challenges posed by Trump’s presidency.
The notion of Canada joining the US was first presented by Trump in December 2024, stating that Washington already subsidizes its northern neighbor by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and pointing to the significant trade imbalance between the two nations.
Ottawa has firmly rejected Trump’s proposal, which has been the stance of both former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and current leader Mark Carney, who emphasized that Canada will “never, ever, in any way, shape, or form, be part of the United States.”
Carney recently became the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party after Trudeau resigned in January, facing low approval ratings amid issues such as a housing crisis, soaring inflation rates, and economic difficulties.
The election on Monday will determine whether the Liberal Party can continue its nearly decade-long governance or if Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party will take over. Recent polls indicate a competitive race, with neither party likely to secure an outright majority, which would lead to a minority government.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
The president's statement drew criticism when he insinuated that Canadians should “elect the man who has the strength and wisdom” to cut taxes in half and enhance military capabilities “for free” to “the highest level in the world,” seemingly referencing himself.
Trump went on to propose that if Canada became the “cherished 51st state” of the US, it would enjoy advantages such as a potential “quadrupling” of various industries, including steel, aluminum, energy, and “all other businesses,” in addition to being liberated from tariffs and taxes. He asserted: “Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER. ALL POSITIVES WITH NO NEGATIVES. IT WAS MEANT TO BE!” He further described Canada’s border with the US as an “artificially drawn line from many years ago.”
Comments from leaders of both Canada’s Liberal and Conservative parties have condemned Trump’s remarks, with arguments highlighting that their respective factions would be better equipped to guide the country, especially in light of the challenges posed by Trump’s presidency.
The notion of Canada joining the US was first presented by Trump in December 2024, stating that Washington already subsidizes its northern neighbor by hundreds of billions of dollars annually and pointing to the significant trade imbalance between the two nations.
Ottawa has firmly rejected Trump’s proposal, which has been the stance of both former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and current leader Mark Carney, who emphasized that Canada will “never, ever, in any way, shape, or form, be part of the United States.”
Carney recently became the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party after Trudeau resigned in January, facing low approval ratings amid issues such as a housing crisis, soaring inflation rates, and economic difficulties.
The election on Monday will determine whether the Liberal Party can continue its nearly decade-long governance or if Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party will take over. Recent polls indicate a competitive race, with neither party likely to secure an outright majority, which would lead to a minority government.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
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