Trump taunts Canada with 51st state threat after King Charles visit
In a recent statement, President Donald Trump proposed that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state to avoid incurring a $61 billion charge for joining his proposed “Golden Dome” air defense system. This proclamation coincided with King Charles III opening the Canadian Parliament, symbolizing Canada’s independence and connection to the British Commonwealth, which contradicts Trump’s suggestion. Despite Canada’s history of rejecting such offers, trump believes the financial incentive might appeal to Canada. He made this claim on Truth Social after announcing the golden Dome plan, which is set to be led by a senior Space Force officer.Although Trump’s proposal is met with skepticism, it highlights his ongoing contentious relationship with Canada, especially after his previous trade threats against Canadian imports. King Charles’s speech reinforced Canada’s identity and self-determination, suggesting that Trump’s ambitions are unlikely to materialize.
Trump urges Canada to be 51st state to avoid $61 billion bill for Golden Dome
President Donald Trump is telling Canada to join the United States as its 51st state to avoid being charged $61 billion to join his plan to create a “Golden Dome” air defense system.
Trump’s threat to charge the northern country comes on the same day King Charles III opened the Canadian Parliament as monarch for the first time. Charles’s gesture was meant to reiterate Canada’s independence from the U.S. and subtly remind Trump that the nation remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
However, Trump appeared unmoved by the symbolic display.
“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Tuesday evening.
It’s unclear if Canada, which has repeatedly thumbed its nose at joining the U.S., is seriously considering Trump’s offer.
The Washington Examiner contacted the Canadian Embassy for comment.
Trump announced his ambitious plan for the Pentagon to create a Golden Dome air defense system last week. Gen. Michael Guetlein, the second-highest-ranking Space Force officer, will lead the effort.
As Trump has floated annexing Canada, its leaders have unequivocally rejected the offer and even retaliated against Trump’s 25% tariff threats on Canadian steel and aluminum products before tamping down on a trade war.
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Charles’s speech to the Canadian Parliament, however, was another reminder that Trump’s goal of making Canada the 51st is unlikely to happen during his administration.
“The crown has for so long been a symbol of unity for Canada. It also represents stability and continuity from the past to the present. As it should, it stands proudly as a symbol of Canada today, in all her richness and dynamism,” Charles told the Canadian Parliament. “As the anthem reminds us: The True North is indeed strong and free!”
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