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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday once again posted favourably about Canada becoming the 51st state, calling it a “great idea.”
“No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State,” he posted on Truth Social. “They would save massively on taxes and military protection.”
Trump has made a series of statements and social media posts since his Nov. 5 election win mocking Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, previously referring him to as “governor” of the 51st state.
No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!<br><br>Donald Trump Truth Social…
—@TrumpDailyPosts
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