President Donald Trump has confirmed that there are no plans to invade Canada, retracting previous statements where he hinted at incorporating Canada as the “51st state” and eliminating the border between the two nations. In an interview with royal biographer Robert Hardman, Trump expressed doubts about the feasibility of such a move during his remaining time in office. He raised questions about Canadians’ allegiance to the monarchy and remarked on the challenges of integrating Canada into the United States within a short period.
During the interview, published by the Daily Mail, Hardman urged Trump to refrain from meddling with Canada, as it would displease the “King of Canada.” Trump inquired about Canadians’ recognition of the monarch, expressing frustration with certain Canadian politicians whom he accused of speaking ill of him behind his back while being cordial in person. He also commented on the geographical border between the two countries, suggesting that a different border line placement could have avoided potential conflicts.
Earlier this year, Trump shared a digitally altered image depicting a hypothetical Oval Office meeting with European leaders, where the US flag covered Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela. It is believed that Trump’s admiration for the monarchy has tempered his rhetoric regarding a possible American takeover of Canada.
The White House confirmed that the King’s scheduled state visit to the US in late April will proceed as planned, despite concerns over ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. However, due to active UK police investigations involving key individuals, King Charles and Queen Camilla will not have audiences with certain controversial figures during their visit.
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