President-elect Donald Trump had a swift reaction to the news Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be resigning from his position as the nation’s leader.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump said the resignation of Trudeau would signal the end of “massive trade deficits and subsidies” for the U.S., and noted Canada should merge with the U.S. as many living in Canada “love being the 51st state.”
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this and resigned.”
Trump continued by noting a merge between the two nations would mean lower taxes, no tariffs, and security from adversarial nations like Russia and China.
“If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!” Trump wrote.
Trudeau announced Monday he would be resigning as the leader of the Liberal Party and his role as Prime Minister once a new leader has been announced. Trudeau served as Prime Minister of Canada for nine years, and leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years.
