Trump Teases Canada as “51st State” in White House Banter

At a White House meeting on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump joked with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada could become the “51st U.S. state.” The room exploded in laughter when Trump teased about “the merger of Canada and the United States.” 🍁🤝🇺🇸

Carney fired back with good humor, quipping, “That wasn’t where I was going,” keeping the vibe light and friendly. Beyond the laughs, the moment highlights how closely these two neighbors work together—sharing a 5,500-mile border and deep trade ties under deals like USMCA. 🌎💼

While Canada joining the U.S. is purely hypothetical, this playful jab has already sparked a storm of memes and tweets. From TikTok skits about maple syrup drive-thrus to viral polls asking “Would you swap your passport?” social media can’t get enough. 🍁🚗

Whether you’re scrolling on your commute or catching up over coffee, this friendly roast is a perfect mood boost in your news feed—proof that even world leaders need a good joke. 😄

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Trump jokes that Canada might become the 51st state

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