President Trump repeats call for Canada to become the 51st US state, sparking controversy just before Canada’s snap election.As Canada heads to the polls for a snap election, US President Donald Trump once again stirred controversy by repeating his call for Canada to join the United States as its 51st state
Trump made the statement via his social media platform just hours before voting began, reigniting tensions between the two countries.
His remarks quickly drew sharp responses from Canadian political leaders, as voters decide whether to extend the Liberal Party’s decade-long rule under PrimeMinister Mark Carney or shift power to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party.
Poilievre, the Conservative leader and a key contender for the premiership, swiftly rebuked Trump, urging him to “stay out of our election” in a public statement.
Carney, who took office just six weeks ago following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, echoed the sentiment, calling on Canadians to remain “united and strong” in the face of what he termed a “crisis inthe United States.”
