Trump: I do not want to spend millions supporting a country unless that country becomes a state

 

According to Middle East Monitor, U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy once again by suggesting that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States.

Speaking aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump accused Canada of exploiting the United States economically and proposed statehood as a solution to what he described as an ongoing imbalance.

"Canada's been taking advantage of the United States for years, and we’re not going to let that happen, Trump told reporters, according to the National Post.

He argued that the United States faces significant trade deficits with its northern neighbor, costing millions of dollars annually.

Trump went further, stating, “I don’t want to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on supporting the country unless that country is a state.

And, if it’s a state, the people of Canada will pay a much lower tax. They’ll get much better treatment, much better care and much lower taxes and they’ll be much more secure.

This is not the first time Trump has floated the idea of Canada joining the U.S. as a state. His previous remarks on the topic were met with widespread disapproval from Canadian leaders, who have consistently dismissed the notion.

Canadian officials have yet to comment on Trump's latest statements, but political analysts predict a strong rejection of the idea.

In addition to his comments on Canada, Trump also renewed his interest in purchasing Greenland, a move he first proposed during his initial term in office. Referring to the island as a strategic asset, he indicated that such a deal would benefit both the U.S. and Greenland.

Denmark, which governs Greenland, firmly rejected Trump’s earlier proposals, and there has been no indication of a change in stance from Copenhagen.

Trump's remarks have sparked heated discussions on social media and among international political circles.

Critics argue that his comments on Canada and Greenland reflect a disregard for the sovereignty of other nations. Meanwhile, supporters claim his proposals are bold steps toward strengthening U.S. interests.

As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen how Canada and Denmark will respond to Trump's suggestions, which continue to draw attention both domestically and abroad