In a ‘controversial’ statement, President-Elect Donald Trump claimed Canada is a “financially bankrupt country” and suggested it should join the United States as the 51st state.
Speaking on the matter, Trump questioned the financial relationship between the two nations, stating, “No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year. Makes no sense!” He added that Canadians would benefit from reduced taxes and enhanced military protection under U.S. governance.
Trump also claimed that “many Canadians” support the idea, calling it a “great move.” The statement has sparked widespread debate, with critics calling it an overreach and supporters hailing it as a bold geopolitical proposal.
