President Trump has suggested Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, aiming to eliminate its lengthy border with the U.S. and ease trade tensions. While initially dismissed as a joke, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau acknowledged the matter could be taken seriously. The process to create a new state involves Congress passing a bill, which requires a Senate majority that poses challenges. Despite Trump’s support, the likelihood of this occurrence remains low, given historical context—no new state has been added since Hawaii in 1959.
Trudeau recently suggested that Trump’s sustained annexation calls are a 'real thing', indicating there might be some consideration behind the humorous facade.
Trump stated, 'If people wanted to play the game right, it would be 100% certain that they'd become a state', reflecting his serious view on the matter.
The process for adding a state requires a simple House majority but a formidable 60 Senate votes to clear a filibuster, complicating the initiative.
The U.S. hasn't added a state since Hawaii in 1959, highlighting the rarity of statehood discussions in modern times.
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