Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that President Trump's repeated statements about annexing Canada and making it the 51st state is something to be treated as a serious threat.
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I’m so sorry Canada. As a blue dot in a red state, I can’t apologize enough!! We all know realistically that this will never happen. Please don’t blame normal US citizens on the thoughts of a demented idiot. We know he won’t make it all 4 years. Fingers crossed!!
Prime Minister Trudeau is correct. When Trump makes a “wouldn’t it be great” comment about a topic like this one, he has his deranged mind set on something nefarious, or on what he benefits him most. He never knows when to let it go, and there is no one in his Administration to advise him to do so.
Americans did not ask for this! I love Canada but they need to cease all business with the US and close the border. Be firm, your American comrades support you.
It should be taken seriously. This regime is unlike any other in our history. They just made the death penalty legal as a punishment for “illegal aliens”. Let that one sink in!!
Page two, section two, paragraph two, the end portion of the last sentence. Read it carefully. It starts with the “, and aliens”. If you want to read it, you can find it on my page. I believe I pinned it. Also, I’ve been a paralegal for 16 years. Wording matters.
You can read it on my page. I have it pinned. Page two, section two, paragraph two. Pay attention to the last sentence that ends with “, and”. That’s the difference.
The source I saw it from was a video on Instagram. She ready the statement from the AG. Although I can’t verify if it was leaked or purposefully released.
Of course it is. He's a lunatic. But a lunatic with lunatic followers and with access to weapons. Unfortunately, we're once again living a time in which we have to take lunatics seriously.
I knew trump was going to do a lot of stupid shit when he won the election but I didn’t really see him pissing off our northern neighbors like this…we’ve become an absolute disgrace of a country
Does Trump not realize that Canada would be the most populous state, with the most representation in Congress? Republicans would never hold a majority again.
Of course it is: if purchasing Greenland makes sense, annexing Canada is a natural follow-on. Watch for the wording: "We gave Canada every opportunity but it's clearly become a national security threat."
To every American who previously said they 'don't know why anybody outside the US has an opinion on who they vote for president', STFU!! YOU FKN KNOW NOW!! I honestly didn't think I could rage hate him anymore than I already did before this, but it turns out I was wrong.
I have never felt such anger towards the USA. Unfortunately, Canada is going to break away from its alliance with the USA. The most faithful ally of the USA is now looking towards Europe and Asia for business. The word "boycott USA" is on everyone's lips on Canada.
I just got off a phone call with some Canadians. Canadian citizens are actually really upset about Trump’s threats. And they’re upset with Americans who joke about it
It's a bit like when Nick Fuentes said, "your body, my choice". Even if he won't act on it and some call it a joke, it's a threat and punch to the gut. California stands with Canada.
What I say to my Canadian friends: While we may have an insane autocrat for president, the military does not have to follow an illegal order, and in fact they are required to disregard an illegal order. Our military is comprised by a wide margin of officers loyal primarily to the constitution
There it is. Canada is not going to fall for the idea that « someone » will stop
him. No one is stopping him. Why would the military do it? Because they like Canada? No, they’d follow orders.
I’m a dual citizen living in Hawaii. I’m very upset abt this and it isn't one bit funny. Coming home to Canada is looking better and better, as each day passes.
I was happy being just a Canadian. My late husband talked me into becoming a U.S. citizen. He was worried that I might be deported one day.
I’m not the first Trudeau supporter at all, but he’s right on this point; the USA are, based on their power and their irresponsability, currently the most important threat in the world, for their enemies as week as for what is supposed to be their allies.
#TeamCanada …. I fear my Canadian friends Everyone needs to fear an entire country of nice people. I’m not fooled by the nice Canadian charm. Everyone knows it’s the nicest people that have bodies buried in their yard. Americans can’t afford to piss off that level of nice.
Don’t forget us over here in Hawaii! Canadians love Hawaii!
That’s how I ended up here. My Canadian parents loved it so much, we all ended up emigrating to Hawaii.
O, Canada! 🇨🇦
So use the money from dismantled federal government departments, sell off buildings, use the funds to buy or take by force: Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal and now Gaza. Napoleon complex? Putin envy? Delusional? MAGA people should be livid and screaming, “whatever happened to “American First”??
Trump is a closet hockey fan! And … “Canada is home to 31 minerals considered critical for use in various industries, including for electric car batteries, solar panels and semiconductors.”
Exactly this. He wants access to our markets and resources, threatening us with annexation if we don’t cede to the demands. His playbook hasn’t changed since the 80’s.
Canadians aren’t taking Trump’s BS. They pulled all American alcohol. Canadians are avoiding USA products. I felt such pride hearing Canadians..Booing the US national anthem at hockey game. It restores my faith in humanity. I’m humiliated by my own government A bully should always get booed at.
Something else the government of Canada could do to boost our economy, while we face impending US tarrifs, is put the nation on war-time readiness and begin fast-tracking Canada's defense expenditure to 2% of GDP and beyond....before Trump invades.
#annexcanada
#canada
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#nato
Offer a deal to Americans that come to Canada to join its military or reserves of immediate citizenship. You will have a million strong military immediately.
I guess that only works if they drop their original citizenship, else how can one be sure of their allegiance if at any time they can swap sides. Not that the lack of citizenship is necessarily a deterrent, but something about it does need to be done.
It will be close to automatic (pending prosecution). If you fight for another country at war with US as a citizen, it’s considered an expatriating act.
What does automatic mean in this specific context? When the FBI folks who investigated Trump are threatened with being fired (if they haven't been fired already, I haven't kept up), who will arrest Musk & send him away when Trump won't want that to happen?
Canada and Greenland should seriously accepting Trump’s offer to be 51st and 52nd States. The new 51/52 coalition with the Dems would win Senate, House, and Electoral College. Then vote to add 53/54, Wash DC and Puerto Rico. Clean house. Then Canada and Greenland can return to be sovereign nations.
It's a psyops against the American People to distract from the coup he's conducting. It's well established conduct of his - overwhelm everyone with tons of batshit distractions.
Yeah, I agree. though my contribution will be to go up there and spend just a shit ton of money on canadian products while I'm there (full disclosure, I have family up there)
Most Canadian citizens are already taking care of that. We're cancelling trips, avoiding American products and collectively giving the orange tyrant the middle finger.
And he will set his sights on any area of the globe and whimsically and arbitrarily demand it. Nobody seems to get this is a coup. They’ve already taken over DC!!
It will never happen... but if it did, it would be the largest state with the most electoral votes in the electoral college. Canada could help remake the US. Maybe then we could call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of Canada. Lol
At about the same point that “we” burned down the White House the last time. Note the (quiet)new free-trade deal with Ecuador and the move to eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers while media attention is on FOTUS
If you’re going to cite a poll, try to have up-to-date numbers. Here’s a hint: today is not 2023. I guess you also missed the the statement about buying 18 brand new warships from S. Korea. 😁🇨🇦
There are, for the first time ever, serious talks about building pipelines to bypass the US, and eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. Many families are diverting $500-1,000/mo away from American products and services. There are things happening, but not like we're going to invade DC.
I dont know how those things are a real defence to an occupying threat. But I bet Galen Weston is thrilled some Canadians are sometimes not going to costco anymore.
I mean, what would we do if US actually invaded? Our military would be destroyed in a week, and nothing could change that on a timescale that matters. Best we could do is a guerilla insurgency and pray that allies would eventually pressure them into leaving us alone. 🙃
That's my point. The time to be proactive and actually change Canada's defense posture is RIGHT NOW. Nothing the Canadian federal government has done has been in service of trying to improve the chances a favorable outcome given an invasion.
Call up countries in the common wealth for aid, put out calls to enlist in the military, put out government civil defense PSAs to increase the chances to preserve life. Literally nothing like that has been done as far as I know
Musk is now President! He purchased the Office for $250 Million. Trump is totally unqualified to be president or maybe an “Evil Genius”. Arrest Musk and Trump NOW!
Canada needs to deny Orange Hitlers desire to be the original Hitler. When Hitler annexed Poland and the Ceck Republic a century ago no one did anything. Maybe this time things will be different
I think he’s more thinking of us in Canada as though we’d be like Austria circa 1938. He is very wrong. The USA will never be welcomed to annex Canada. Never.
Some of us are democratic socialists (NDP). Some Quebec separatists (BQ). Some are actual Liberals, others Conservatives (you’d consider moderate Democrats though Trump’s influence there now). Some are Greens. Some of us don’t use political parties (Nunavut). We’re not you & you don’t understand us.
Sorry, don’t know why this point is bugging me but it is. Half the CNN anchors love this point but by somehow assuming Canadians would just vote for US parties if annexed, they kinda deny our inherent differences, agency and, it feels like, ultimately our sovereignty. Got enough of that these days.
LOL. I’m an NDPer & always thought Bernie would have found a happy home in our party. We’ve actually seen real parties created and destroyed within just the last few years provincially and last few decades federally. But we also have severe campaign donation limits including no corporate donations.
I'm still confused why no one has corrected Trump that Canada has multiple providences. Meaning if he was successful they would add multiple states, not just one. This is almost worse than the freak out by the Republicans when Obama "misspoke" on the number of states in the US.
Tariffs are one thing,but threatening Canada with annexation is another. Imagine how Americans would react to some foreign leader casually proposing it's dissolution.
Canadians are very cross . He's pretty much said that about Palestine . It would be ours he says . Not to mention the fact that America helped obliterate and demolish it . And not a single person has asked the Palestinians.
If Canada becomes the 51st state, they will not be allowed to vote. If they were allowed the GOP would never win another national election. Canada would have 45 electoral votes and 45 congressmen and they would be deeper blue than southern California.
Hmmm…so Canada has its own political parties. 5 of em currently in Parliament. Unless there’s a bunch of French speaking Democrats I don’t know about, they won’t work for us. Plus they don’t believe in public, universal healthcare so like 80%+ of Canadians wouldn’t vote for them. We are not you.EVER
I was trying to call out Trump's intent. He clearly can't intend to fold Canada in and still follow OUR laws because it would be political ruin for his party. I certainly was not suggesting Canadians would vote democrat, but including them would make the US more progressive.
I get the joke. But in the joke is an inherent misunderstanding of who Canada is and an assumption we would/could ever be absorbed. We come from a very different political system/culture. It kinda comes across as arrogant to assume we’d be absorbed. Sorry but your two party system is kinda messed up
It was not a joke, it was an accusation that the Trump administration has nefarious intent. This has nothing to do with Canada other than that they are more progressive, which the GOP hate. I don't get why the pushback.
Canada is a member of the commonwealth.
I think any annexation attempt would cause a very, very big problem.
I'm not sure that UK will react favorably...
The United States will join the clan of the bad: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah...
When you view his actions in light of who he works for it makes sense. His benefactor invaded a neighbor so his puppet has to start threatening the same as soon as he got to dc again
Of course it is, and the Greenland shit. He wants to be a conqueror. It's not always deflection and diversion, same with the Gaza plan. If it distracts people great. If he can actually get away with it he will
If annexation is a “real thing” what are we gonna do about it? Whats the international community gonna do about it? Do we file a complaint with NATO? What? We just wait til he tries to do it?
Trump threatens to forcibly annex Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, Gaza, and the West Bank -- at a cost of trillions of dollars and untold US casualties -- while his GOP pretends to be interested in cost-cutting.
Danielle Smith (premier of Alberta) and Pierre Poilievre (wannabe prime minister) respond: "Not true. Justin Trudeau is a radical lefty who wants to destroy our country. But Donald Trump is a real friend. Canada should say 'Yes, Sir, Mr. Trump' and roll over. It shouldn't be that hard."
How is the orange buffoon any different than ruskie piece of shit?! They both want what isn’t theirs and they don’t care how many people will suffer. America 🇺🇸 is in a lot of trouble and despite the controversy you know Canadians will be there for you.
Far too many Albertans are Magats. I see a ton of public support for Trump here. Online, in public.
As far as I know the Convoy that was at the border or in Ottawa hasn’t said a word about Trump.
Canada has to consider itself at war and all Americans have to be considered the enemy. We cannot afford to make distinctions between red & blue, left & right or Dem & GOP. All Americans need to feel threatened & unsafe. All are legitimate targets! 🖕💩🔪🤡
Canadians would never want to become Americans. The bad significantly outweigh the good. The US is for the richest. Canada is for all people. We are not perfect, but we are a decent country.
I told my husband if I was younger I would move to Canada 🍁. Although my Canadian friend says he has my picture posted at the border …. As a person that shouldn’t be let in. 😜😜 plus I love snow. ❄️
Splitting the country would create the single largest possible threat to national security, geopolitically.
Like they would strongly consider nuking California before splitting up type of threat.
If it were me, I'd agree on a contract with the French to have a set of nuclear weapons handy. It's good to have a big stick when dealing with a lunatic.
"...even though Canada is responsible for a tiny fraction of the fentanyl crossing the border." 'Scuse me, NYT, but if there is fentanyl crossing the border into the US, is that not on the shoulders of the US border services? Trump's making it up, and you're enabling him with sloppy writing.
It is yet another distraction. Annexing Canada, the so-called Gulf of America, and the Riviera in Gaza are sensational to get media headlines and distract us. Keep your eye on the ball people….follow the money! We need to unite under the focus of stopping what’s happening at the Treasury.
It's not just a distraction. It definitely is that, to a part, but if he can do it, get Greenland, or Gaza, you know he will try.
The western world needs to see the US for the international threat it is. We're still probably sharing intelligence info with them. Getting our own people put at risk
Agreed, he is throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks. And will take what he can get. My comment was very much directed at the people in the US who *still* have the ability put pressure on their elected officials. We can’t get distracted and overwhelmed. That is what they are counting on.
Agreed. My comment was very much directed at the people in the US who have the ability put pressure on their elected officials. We can’t get distracted and overwhelmed. That is what they are counting on.
I am sensitive to the fact that he and his team can use his statements it as a confusion tool towards US citizens. However, as he has a narcissistic personality, he has no scruples. He will indeed do what he fantasizes about if he is given the possibility to have his way
I’m Canadian. Why would we give up universal health care, safe schools for our kids, and a better life expectancy? t-rump says he will ‘protect’ us. The only thing we need protection from is his sorry ass.
Every Canadian I know is selling their property in Florida or Texas and NOT planning on spending a dime on anything American. It's a boycott USA! Trump really pissed them off this time. Don't expect them to forget anytime soon either.
They, like Russia, know climate change is real- and want the land for when the permafrost melts. It’s a real threat- but they’re wrong- we’ll all (including the techbros) starve first.
I hope Americans come to Canada to help us. Trump forgets, during 9/11 Newfoundland helped numerous US citizens on flights and we sent volunteers to help in New York. We are good people.
And every nation, be it friend or foe, must be vigilant about 1) the information they share with the US (see CIA debacle) and 2) bowing down to his pressure tactics. Wherever possible the international community needs to work together to counterbalance the chaotic threats coming out of Washington.
Trump is threatening the sovereignty of multiple countries. This, in no way, should ever be taken lightly or as a joke. I think the response from these countries have been woefully inadequate. If any country threatened the US like that, we would be issuing sanctions.
Exactly. Don't call this a serious threat. Call it what it is: the deluded rankings of a dim, sad, confused man who is in over his head. Be patronizing, not alarmed.
He knows the truth. There are conservatives who think its a negotiating tactic but its not. Trump, MAGA and Elon are making moves that will destroy our resources within the US at a rapid rate with unlivable temperatures for humans creating mini deserts and food and fresh water shortages.
If you fly me to Medicine Hat, give me a good weapon, allow FULL CITIZENSHIP for my entire family…I can defend Canadian border against invasion.
Pfc Negative Attitude, Nam Vet 67-68, TET survivor at your service.
Seriously though, move up, get a job, apply for citizenship. See if the CAF wants you. Volunteer in the Cadet Programs.
Get your women and children out. They aren’t safe.
I’d rather all vulnerable Americans GTFO.
We are going to see dark days ahead, but history shows us how this will end. Dictators can’t sustain. This will be a rude awaking for so many American people. I don’t know how lawless Team Trump will get before things start to blow up.
There are 3 House special elections coming up, 1 in New York and 2 in Florida. All 3 Republican candidates are Trump/Musk coup supporters; there can't be a better time to get behind the Democrat candidates, educate folks & flip three Red House seats. SAVE AMERICA—STOP THE COUP!
Tragically, every person, every office holder, every country, (especially allies and friends) needs to assume he plans on following through with his statements. We are in such a dark place.
Listen… The tariff threats have united all of us that occupy the land up here even Quebecers .. do you know how rare that is!!!! Like that’s unleashing the power of a 🫎 & our 🐍 geese …
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I totally missed that one!
I’m sorry for you, neighbors.
Seriously is an understatement. The trust has been shattered.
If they start demoting decorated generals and punish outspoken career military personnel, who will be left? Those who will follow Trump's every order?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/29/trumps-pentagon-strips-mark-milley-of-security-clearance-and-guard-detail
him. No one is stopping him. Why would the military do it? Because they like Canada? No, they’d follow orders.
I was happy being just a Canadian. My late husband talked me into becoming a U.S. citizen. He was worried that I might be deported one day.
That’s how I ended up here. My Canadian parents loved it so much, we all ended up emigrating to Hawaii.
O, Canada! 🇨🇦
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No offense, but we love our country as much as you love yours.
Canada is Canada. The end.
In hockey is it “offsides” or “offside”?
(Warning: calling it “ice hockey” is punishable by death)
Cmon people. Get rid of the issues.
#G7
#tariffs
#trade
#canada
#trump
#annexcanada
#annexcanada
#canada
#cdnpoli
#trump
#nato
https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/half-of-canadians-consider-armed-forces-antiquated
Unless Mr. trump plans to take over Canada and nationalize all the mineral mines, what's the point?
Let Canadians locate, develop and sell their minerals to the U.S., just like U.S. companies sell their products to Canada.
"Owning" Canada buys you nothing, except 40 million liberal voters.
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My apologies. You are completely correct.
I should have said "rational."
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You just spurred a thought.
Canadians might provide viable alternative political parties. Huge appeal.
But you're right. We embrace simplistic thinking. Provincial outlook combined with a lack of empathy.
Thanks for pressing the point.
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1) use any & all platforms that you have to remind as many American voters as possible: the GOP could end the trump/Musk/DOGE insanity in an hour
2) thank at least 1 Dem per day for fighting for us!
3) remember that any day this stuff isn't on your mind ALL day is a win 💙🇺🇸
Fuck Trup and all the MAGAt trash that voted for the Orange Rapist!!!
I think any annexation attempt would cause a very, very big problem.
I'm not sure that UK will react favorably...
The United States will join the clan of the bad: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah...
For context, Maine is “practically” Canada, and my alma maters mascot is a beaver. 🦫
Good luck holding Alberta in February.
As far as I know the Convoy that was at the border or in Ottawa hasn’t said a word about Trump.
They’ll stand aside if they don’t actively help.
Like they would strongly consider nuking California before splitting up type of threat.
The western world needs to see the US for the international threat it is. We're still probably sharing intelligence info with them. Getting our own people put at risk
must we take seriously what the President from the USA says .
the mad king can do whatever he wants
One by land 2 if by Elon.
Pfc Negative Attitude, Nam Vet 67-68, TET survivor at your service.
Seriously though, move up, get a job, apply for citizenship. See if the CAF wants you. Volunteer in the Cadet Programs.
Get your women and children out. They aren’t safe.
I’d rather all vulnerable Americans GTFO.
And very sorry it has come to this. As are we all.
There are 3 House special elections coming up, 1 in New York and 2 in Florida. All 3 Republican candidates are Trump/Musk coup supporters; there can't be a better time to get behind the Democrat candidates, educate folks & flip three Red House seats. SAVE AMERICA—STOP THE COUP!
If no, you will need to learn it!