Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks
During a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revived his rhetoric on wanting Canada to be '51st state' of the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump is reviving his rhetoric about Canada being the "51st state" as Republicans face tough midterms. During a rally in Arizona, Trump said "they'll end up being the 51st state," implying Canada would benefit from becoming part of the U.S. This follows a recent security agreement between the U.S. and Canada, which could see more U.S. bases in Greenland.
Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Pete Hoekstra said American officials are monitoring for potential election interference, but Canada denies such claims. Polls show Republicans trailing in several key races near the Canadian border, where Trump's trade war with Canada has become an issue. Republican candidates are distancing themselves from Trump's rhetoric, but he remains committed to the idea.
Trump's approval rating is low, and his renewed focus on Canada may backfire at a time when inflation is pushing prices up for Americans.
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