Staff Reports
Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his resignation has sent shockwaves through the Liberal Party and across the Canadian landscape. While he takes his sweet time leaving office—proroguing parliament until March 4—one person couldn’t help but jump into the fray faster than a cat on a laser pointer: Donald Trump. The former president wasted no time resurrecting his favorite piece of political banter, suggesting once again that Canada should take on the glorious title of the 51st state of the USA.
Trump shared his thoughts via Truth Social, focusing on the “massive trade deficits” Canada runs with its southern neighbor. He pointed out that Canada can’t continue leaning on U.S. pocketbooks if it wants to survive, declaring that merging with America would resolve tariffs, lower taxes, and ensure splendid security from foreign threats. It seems, according to Trump, the answer to Canada’s economic woes is a straightforward marriage with Uncle Sam—a bold proposition that raises the eyebrows of many, yet resonates with a fair number of American adults who still carry their engagement rings for stateside expansion.
Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State – Trump’s response to Trudeau
‘The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned,’ Trump on Truth Social. pic.twitter.com/7uExvhwtFA
— RT (@RT_com) January 6, 2025
The crux of Trump’s commentary was that Canada’s dependence on U.S. financial support isn’t sustainable. He highlighted the staggering $100 billion trade deficit and noted that Trudeau’s inability to control the inflow of drugs and illegal immigrants exacerbated the situation. Trump made it clear that, under his administration, there wouldn’t be any gentle reprimands like those served up by his predecessors, who apparently were content to sip herbal tea and share kind words with Trudeau during their meetings.
Trudeau’s response to Trump’s economic scythe was the classic leftist standards of victimhood and denial. He claimed that implementing tariffs would devastate Canada’s economy, failing to realize that he was already on shaky ground. The embattled Prime Minister, while nervously chuckling at Trump’s offer, couldn’t muster the courage to confront the real issues at hand—proving once again that Liberal logic often morphs into comedians’ punchlines.
Despite the laughs shared during this geopolitical stand-off, Trump’s ambitions pave a serious road. If Canada insists on remaining a dependably doughy neighbor, he makes the case that it should cut the act and come right into the fold—after all, it’s kind of funny how conservatives might view some regions of Canada as being practically part of the U.S. already. With China looming like a big-bad wolf on the northern border, a united front could better protect both nations from the increasing global threats.
Trump also took a moment to revisit his long-lingering affection for Greenland, declaring the people there to be “MAGA” enthusiasts and promising that they would thrive if they joined the U.S. His vision might seem whimsical, but there’s a strategy behind it. Expanding the nation could not only streamline trade and security but also stymie any ambitions Beijing has in its backyard. With Canada and Greenland in the fold, the U.S. could rise to an unprecedented status in the world stage, all in the name of making America great, again.
