Canada, Donald Trump and 51st state

What do Trump's calls for Canada as the 51st state mean for Puerto Rico’s push for statehood?
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Ricardo Rosselló, a former governor of Puerto Rico, about the Caribbean territory's efforts to become a state, in light of Trump’s comments about annexing Canada.
Canadian anthem singer changes lyric in response to Trump remarks on making Canada 51st U.S. state
Chantal Kreviazuk, who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off title game Thursday changed a lyric as a rebuke to President Trump's repeated remarks about making the country the 51st state.
Trump jokes that Canada can keep ‘O Canada’ anthem as 51st US state
Trump mused once again about absorbing Canada as a 51st U.S. state, continuing the ribbing of the nation’s northern neighbor that has infuriated many Canadians.
Trump says Canada ‘serious contender’ to be 51st state: ‘They need our protection’
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday that Canada is a “serious contender” to become the 51st state, alleging that America’s neighbor to the north needs US “protection.”
Trump goads '51st state' Canada ahead of hockey grudge match
President Donald Trump took a slap shot at Canada on Thursday, again suggesting a US takeover of the northern neighbor as a "fifty first state" and urging the US hockey team to prevail in a closely watched grudge match.
Trump Takes Jab at Canada Over Becoming 51st State, Jokes It Can Keep 'O Canada' as National Anthem
Trump Takes Jab at Canada Over Becoming 51st State. U.S. President Donald Trump took a playful jab at Canada, joking about it becoming the 51st state of the United States while humorously suggesting it could keep "O Canada" as its national anthem.
Video: Trump: ‘We’ll keep O Canada for the 51st state’
We’ll keep O Canada for the 51st state’ Speaking at the Republican Governors Association dinner in Washington, DC, Donald Trump once again suggested the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of America.
Indigenous leaders say Trump's threats to make Canada a 51st state challenges inherent sovereignty
Indigenous leadership in Saskatchewan say the U.S. President's threats to annex Canada are uninformed about Indigenous ...
Canada as the 51st State? In Electoral Terms, Trump’s Idea Favors Democrats.
Bringing Canada into the United States, however farcical the prospect may seem, would alter the political map in a way likely ...
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Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Niagara Falls visitors react to Trump’s proposal of Canada ...
Is Trump joking about making Canada 51st state? Canadians don’t think so, poll finds
Most Canadians do not believe President Donald Trump’s comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state are a joke, ...
Canada's Defense Minister Reacts to Trump's 51st State Offer: 'Offensive'
Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to take over Canada, the Panama Canal, Greenland and the Gaza Strip.
Trump to rally Team USA with phone call before 4 Nations final, teases Canada with 51st state remark
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social he will call Team USA before their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada and ...
'O Canada' singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump's 51st state remarks
The 'O Canada' singer changed the words 'in all of us command' to 'that only us command' to protest Trump’s 51st state ...
Political tension backdrop to US-Canada game, driven largely by tension over Trump actions
The game was played amid political tension between the U.S. and Canada, with President Trump making comments about Canada ...