Trump Suggests Canada Could Become 51st State Amid Carney Rejection

During a meeting in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump reiterated his suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States, arguing that it would benefit Canadians through tax cuts, free military protection, and enhanced medical care. Trump emphasized the U.S. already provides substantial military support to Canada, describing it as 'essentially free.' In response, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected the idea, stating that Canada 'won’t be for sale, ever' and stressing that there are 'some places that are never for sale.' The exchange highlighted the contrasting perspectives between the two leaders, with Trump framing potential statehood as advantageous, while Carney underscored Canadian sovereignty and independence.