Donald Trump joined MAGA world cheer and reveled in Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation by taunting that the maple leaf nation will become the “51st state” of the U.S.
The president-elect took to Truth Social on Monday, poking fun at his longtime rival, writing “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.”
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“If Canada merged with the U.S.,” he continued. “There would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them.”
Ahead of his resignation, Trudeau faced several recent crises, including the departure of top minister Chrystia Freeland and the looming threat of Trump’s 25 percent tariff plan.
Freeland, who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, criticized Trudeau in her resignation, slamming him for pursuing “costly political gimmicks” among Trump tariffs promises.
Trudeau had claimed he would retaliate if Trump pursued a tariff hike and said it would be more difficult for the two countries to work together.
Ultimately, however, after nearly a decade as prime minister, the Canadian leader announced he would be stepping down from his role on Monday. In his announcement, Trudeau said that he “cannot be the best option” in the country’s upcoming election after facing calls within his caucus to resign for months.
