Why Does Trump Continue His ‘51st State’ Taunt of Canada?

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….