News Analysis
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has continually referred to Canada as as the 51st state, while calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “governor” since their meeting at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29.
“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!!!” Trump wrote on social media Dec. 18, as one of his latest comments repeating the taunt.
“It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,” he said in another social media post on Dec. 10….