Trump’s ’51st State’ Comment Was Nothing But A Joke, Says Canada’s Public Safety Minister
Mendicino’s Response
“We’re a sovereign nation. We have our own history, our own culture, our own values,” Mendicino said.
Trump’s Comments
Trump made the “51st state” comment during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on February 25.
“I always say, ‘You know, Canada is so great… we should annex it,'” Trump said. “Turn it into the 51st state.”
Reaction from Canada
A recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute found that 79% of Canadians believe Trump’s comments were “unacceptable”.
Canada-US Relations
The “51st state” comment is the latest in a series of controversial statements Trump has made about Canada.
In the past, Trump has accused Canada of taking advantage of the US on trade and has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.
Despite these tensions, Canada and the US maintain a strong economic and security relationship.
Conclusion
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that Canada could become the “51st state” of the United States as a “joke”.
Trump’s remarks were met with swift criticism from Canadian officials and the public, and are seen as the latest in a series of controversial statements he has made about Canada.
Despite these tensions, Canada and the US continue to maintain a strong economic and security relationship.
