Canadian Politician Offers to Buy Two U.S. States in Response to Trump’s Takeover
The ongoing tension between Donald Trump and Canada took an unexpected turn when Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested a counteroffer to Trump's remarks about
Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Monday, Trump claimed credit for the decision, saying that people in Canada “love” the idea of becoming a U.S. state. This prompted Ford to make his own comments about acquiring U.S. territories.
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus rejected the idea outright, pointing to differences in the nations’ laws. Angus stated on X that Canada has rules preventing “sexual abusers” from becoming leaders, a clear reference to allegations against Trump.
I would love to have seen Trump's face when he heard that rejection.
Instead, how about California, Oregon and Washington joining Canada?
West coast reporting in, I support this.
I'm an Oregonian whose been craving a trip to Victoria, BC so I support the plan where I don't need a passport to do so. And I assume this would come with a box set of Kim's Convenience and/or Schitt's Creek?
But I think the GDP of those states is higher than the whole of Canada (and most of Europe). So how about we go it our own way but set up one of those fun free-trade, free movement unions with our francophonic friends.
Oregonian whose been craving a trip to Victoria, BC
In West Coast Federalist Union, Victoria BC trip you!
And I assume this would come with a box set of Kim’s Convenience and/or Schitt’s Creek?
Sorry, best we can do is Corner Gas.
Californian here. I'm on board.
Washingtonian here. All in as well!
Don't forget Vermont!
I would support this.
Dont forget Hawaii. Its one of the bluest states in the country.
Please don't leave new England behind
First off as ambassador to the Upper peninsula of Michigan. We do not want to be part of Wisconsin. The whole of Michigan would be good with being part of Canada. And we request Minnesota as a plus one.
Why the fuck would you want to do that to Canada. Wisconsin can suffer the consequences of that which they helped bring forward. They got all the Foxconn money rolling in.
Take Illinois as well. I want to be Canadian!
How about if we buy Alaska and throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?
Joke’s on them—Minneapolis is in Minnesota, so they’d only be getting two regions instead of three. Sell them quick before they catch on!
Doug Ford has room temperature IQ, don't judge him too harshly (ya know what, fuck that. Judge him even harsher)
Doug Ford has room temperature IQ
In Celsius.
As a Minnesotan I approve this message. Sell us quick!
Convicted felons aren't allowed to enter the country.
Trump couldn't try before he buys.
As a Minnesotan I'm okay with this.
I came here to say this. I'm not entirely sure I would object all that much.
Not to nitpick but Ford offered to buy Minnesota and Minneapolis but Minneapolis is a city IN Minnesota. I think it would come with. Kind of like whip cream.
Idk it's basically like the cities and a whole lot of nothing. He might have just been like throw in the rest of Minnesota, but no deal without Minneapolis.
Trump has had a lot of nasty things to say about Minneapolis after BLM.
While stories like this might make Doug Ford seem like a pretty cool guy, rest assured that he's an idiot. And a terrible Premier.
Frankly I'm surprised he's not bending the knee for Trump. The two have a lot more in common than they do differences.
So we're just actually gonna do the Michael Moore United States of Canada vs Jesusland thing?
Please take Wisconsin. Too many idiot rednecks that vote against their own interests and a broken ass government here
Nah, give them the Dakotas. Wisconsin at least has nice scenery.
Dumbass would probably take the offer if he thought he could get away with it
Was kind of hoping Michigan made the list. Would be nice getting to escape Trump that way
The Gordie Howe bridge is almost done! It only makes sense.
Yeah same
Under Trump's plan would a Canadian-cum-US American be eligible to become President of the United States ?
It would be an occupied territory without rights, basically Puerto Rico but given the nestle treatment to stripmine it of all resources, so in a word. No
I live in Massachusetts and would totally support seceding and going to Canada.
Can RI come along too? You won't have to worry about their terrible driving, they'd never drive out of the region.
Hit’em with the ol counteroffer.
Please take Texas.
The cartels will do that first.
I'm here to see big oil vs the cartels.
Take everything else. Leave Texas and Florida.
Just let them set up their republic again and use them as a buffer zone to Mexican illegal immigration. Two problems at once. I suggest building a wall.
Lets do it! That means I'd be able to road trip to the west coast with only 1 border crossing.
Having watched Strange Brew, I'd have expected a response more like,"Take off, you hoser!" from those fine folks in the Great White North.