Trump seems increasingly motivated to “annex” Canada. After meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Trump made a post referring to him as the “governor” of the “great state of Canada.” In several other statements, Trump continued to refer to Canada as the 51st U.S. state.

Justin Trudeau’s administration has faced widespread criticism across various sectors, including defense. Canada currently invests only 1.29% of its GDP in defense, falling well short of NATO’s 2% benchmark. According to Trudeau, his goal is to reach that target by 2032, but until then, his focus will be on creating “a more inclusive, anti-racist, and LGBTQ+ friendly armed forces.”