Summary

Donald Trump suggested Canada could become the U.S.’s “51st state,” claiming it would benefit Canadians through lower taxes and military protection.

The remark follows tensions over Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, which shocked Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who likened it to betrayal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the annexation talk as unserious but unveiled a $1 billion border security plan to address U.S. concerns.

The escalating rhetoric, including insults from Trump ally Elon Musk, highlights strained Canada-U.S. relations ahead of Trump’s second term.

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    7 hours ago

    This Fanta coloured asshole is going to openly flirt with the idea of invading Canada to save us from ourselves, I guaran-fucking-tee it.

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      3 hours ago

      First they will say that Ukraine Canada has a bunch of nazis running it; and that a war of conquest special military operation is required to subjugate liberate the populous from their freedom oppression under the democratic nazi rule.

      Did I mention the nazis, who are totally real!

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        2 hours ago

        Did I mention the nazis, who are totally real!

        Oh, but they are real and about to take charge of the USA.