Canada election: Trump renews 51st state call as polls open DW 04/28/2025
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The recent Canadian snap election saw around 29 million voters casting their ballots, with Prime Minister Mark Carney of the Liberal party competing against Conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre. During the election period, US President Donald Trump made controversial comments about Canada potentially becoming the US' 51st state, which Carney vehemently opposed, asserting Canada’s sovereignty and independence through his social media statements.
On election day, Trump stated, "Look how beautiful this land mass would be. Free access with NO BORDER," reflecting his repeated calls for Canada to become a state.
Carney firmly stated, "This is Canada and we decide what happens here," underscoring his rejection of the notion of Canadian annexation by the US.
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