Trump suggests Canadians should elect him, making the country the 51st state
In a social media post, President Donald Trump suggested that Canadians should vote for him in order for Canada to become the 51st state.
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The story so far
3 developments- Apr 24, 2025Only center coverage:Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it
- Apr 25, 2025Trump insists ‘no, I’m not’ trolling with Canada 51st state claim
- Apr 28, 2025Trump suggests Canadians should elect him, making the country the 51st state
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Quiet for 519 daysLast development · Apr 28, 2025 — Trump suggests Canadians should elect him, making the country the 51st state
The bigger story
Left
2 viewpointsCanada's top conservative tells Trump to shut it—as 51st state rhetoric threatens to sink his party
Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump's trade war and bluster
Center
4 viewpointsCanadians vote in an election dominated by Trump's trade war and bluster
It might be Carney vs. Poilievre to lead Canada, but Trump is unofficially on the ballot
Days before Canada's election, Trump insists that Canada needs the US more than the US needs it
Right
2 viewpointsTrump trolls Canadians by suggesting they should vote for him and become the ‘51st state’ on election day
Trump goads Canada one final time with '51st State' comment ahead of voting
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Left
3 articlesTrump Mocked For Punking Canada With More “51st State” Talk As Great North Goes To The Polls
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