In a fiery interview with Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited controversy by suggesting Canada should become America’s “51st state.” Trump, known for his blunt remarks, didn’t hold back as he criticized Canada and its leadership during his discussion with Fox host Laura Ingraham.
Trump lashed out at Canada, calling it “one of the nastiest countries to deal with,” according to Newsweek. He also took aim at former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s aides, branding them as “nasty.” The comments have stirred diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors.
Trump made further waves by making a highly inflated claim about America’s trade deficit with Canada. “We subsidize Canada by $200 billion a year,” he said, insisting this financial burden justifies his argument for Canadian statehood. However, official data tells a different story. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. had a trade deficit of …