‘A Real Nut Job’: Donald Trump Tells PM Justin Trudeau He Could Be Governor of Canada If It Becomes 51st US State, MAGA Supporters Cheer President-elect Despite Critics’ Harsh Reaction

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly suggested annexing Canada as the 51st state during his sit-down last week with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss Trump’s threat to impose a 25 tariff on Canada unless Trudeau does more to curtail illegal immigration and drug trafficking across the U.S. northern border. Trudeau traveled last Friday to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where he told the incoming president that his proposed tariffs, which also take aim at Mexico, would cripple Canada’s economy. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Trump, however, was dismissive of Trudeau’s concerns, and unabashedly brought up the U.S. trade deficit with Canada, stating that “If Canada can’t survive without ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion a year, then maybe Canada should...