CanadaWhy Does Trump Continue His ‘51st State’ Taunts of Canada?SavePrintFormer President Donald Trump speaks in Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 16, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesMatthew Horwood&Omid Ghoreishi12/22/2024|Updated: 12/23/20240:00X 1News AnalysisIncoming U.S. President Donald Trump has continually referred to Canada as the 51st state while calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “governor” since their meeting at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Nov. 29.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMatthew HorwoodAuthorOmid GhoreishiAuthorMatthew Horwood is a reporter based in Ottawa.Author’s Selected ArticlesWhat’s Happening With the Push for a Referendum on Alberta IndependenceFeb 10, 2026Tory MP Turns Down April Pay Raise for ParliamentariansFeb 10, 2026Returning From Washington, Tory MP Jivani Says Mexico Is Ahead of Canada in Trade TalksFeb 10, 2026Carney Says He Spoke to Trump About Gordie Howe Bridge, Expects Issue to Be ‘Resolved’Feb 10, 2026
