U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running feud with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sarcastically referring to him as the “Governor” of Canada, which he once again called America’s 51st state.
Posting on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Trump took a jab at Trudeau while expressing support for the American hockey team facing off against Canada in a major tournament.
“I’ll be calling our GREAT American Hockey Team this morning to spur them on towards victory tonight against Canada, which with FAR LOWER TAXES AND MUCH STRONGER SECURITY, will someday, maybe soon, become our cherished, and very important, Fifty First State,” Trump wrote.
He went further, extending an invitation to Trudeau, stating: “If Governor Trudeau would like to join us, he would be most welcome.”
Trump’s Continued Taunts on Canada’s Sovereignty
This is not the first time Trump has mocked Trudeau’s leadership or suggested that Canada should become part of the U.S.
🔹 In December 2024, following a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump mockingly referred to Trudeau as “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada”.
🔹 During a February 2025 interview aired during the Super Bowl pre-show, Trump insisted he was serious about wanting Canada to become America’s 51st state, citing economic and security concerns.
Trump’s latest remarks have sparked sharp reactions in Canada, with critics calling out his rhetoric as an attack on Canadian sovereignty. However, his supporters view it as classic Trump bravado, aimed at stirring political discourse.
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election still fueling political tensions, Trump’s jabs at Trudeau further highlight his history of strained relations with Canadian leadership.
