According to The HillPresident-elect Trump once took to social networks to “criticize” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and called him the “Governor” of the “great state of Canada”.
Canadian Green Party leader Elizabeth May (left) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“It was a pleasure to have dinner with Governor Justin Trudeau of the great state of Canada. I look forward to meeting with the Governor again soon so that we can continue our extensive negotiations on tariffs and trade, resulting from They will be truly spectacular for everyone,” Mr. Trump shared on the Truth Social platform on December 10.
Previously, Mr. Trump also suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as governor during a meeting between the two on the evening of November 29 at the Mar-a-Lago mansion in the state of Florida (USA). . “If Canada wants to avoid a series of trade tariffs, it should consider joining the US,” Mr. Trump said.
Commenting on Mr. Trump’s recent actions, Canadian Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said on December 10 that she had not seen that post but expressed concern about a similar post by US President-elect Trump.
“I haven’t seen it, so maybe I shouldn’t comment,” May said. “I’ll just comment on the post on Truth Social about Donald Trump planting the Canadian flag on a mountain in Canada – I have to say this statement about the 51st state is just a joke, it’s not funny at all and I find that pursuing that topic on social networks makes me increasingly anxious,” according to Mrs. May.
The leader of the Canadian Green Party also called for unity between parties to protect the country’s reputation on the world stage.
“We have to be very, very careful with President-elect Trump, and we have to come together. I think all opposition party leaders, all elements of the Canadian body politic should come together to ensure that we do not create any rifts that allow Fox News or Mr. Trump’s social networks to take advantage of us and say things about Canada that are not true,” Mrs. May emphasized. strong.
