U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Canada is considering becoming the 51st U.S. state in exchange for free access to the proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. The claim has sparked widespread skepticism as Canadian officials and the country’s sovereign, King Charles III, have repeatedly denied any intent to cede statehood. This development comes after Trump’s recent threats to annex Canada, which were strongly rebuked by both Canadian leaders and citizens. The situation underscores the volatile political climate between the two nations, as discussions on security and economic ties continue under the new Canadian government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, who secured an election win last month in part due to Canadians’ opposition to Trump’s wish to make the country part of the U.S., told Trump earlier this month that his country