Hockey matches between Canada and the U.S. are typically a tense affair, but President Donald Trump is pouring more fuel on the fire ahead of Thursday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off final.
Trump fired another slapshot at Canada Thursday morning, suggesting yet again that Canada should become the “fifty first state” and calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “Governor.”
“I’ll be calling our GREAT American Hockey Team this morning to spur them on towards victory tonight against Canada, which with FAR LOWER TAXES AND MUCH STRONGER SECURITY, will someday, maybe soon, become our cherished, and very important, Fifty First State,” he posted on his Truth Social platform early Thursday.
He confirmed he would “sadly” not be able to attend the game, but goaded Canada ahead of the grudge match.
Story continues below advertisement
“But we will all be watching, and if Governor Trudeau would like to join us, he would be most welcome,” Trump said.
White House press …