Trump Urges Canada to Become 51st State
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President Trump urged Canadians to elect him, suggesting Canada become the 51st US state, prompting rebukes from Canadian leaders. His social media post, made on Canada's election day, proposed economic benefits for Canada in exchange for statehood. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre rejected Trump's suggestion, emphasizing Canada's sovereignty and independence. Canadians voted for their own leaders, with the Liberals currently leading in polls.
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