Canadian Politician Offers to Buy Two U.S. States in Response to Trump’s Takeover

“I’ve talked to so many governors and congresspeople and senators and never once did they say Canada is the problem,” Ford told CNN. He emphasized that a bilateral deal between Canada and the U.S. would be a better solution than imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.

I'm no fan of Doug Ford, but he's right here. I guess Trump's plan is to drive Canada into the ground economically through tariffs then invade or otherwise annex Canada when it's too poor and desperate to resist. But why? It would be more profitable to both the USA and Canada simply not to do any of this. There are only two explanations I can think of:

1. Belligerence is the only thing Trump understands, even when it works to his own disadvantage, because actual diplomacy is too complicated for him and soft power contains the word "soft", and/or
2. Trump isn't working for the interests of the USA, but rather for those who want to see NATO and other Western alliances destroyed.

new england is right there canada like we'd volunteer happily.

Watch out about offering to buy something. Sometimes they force you to go through with it.

Ask Elon.

I'm not super well-versed in Canadian politics, but isn't Doug Ford basically a mini-Trump?

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?

As a Minnesotan I'm okay with this.

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.

Please sell Minnesota/Minneapolis to Canada. Please. I would much rather 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!

North Carolina plox

Convicted felons aren't allowed to enter the country.

Trump couldn't try before he buys.

The comments here…

Exactly what Putin wants. Divide and conquer is his plan

Lamesauce, the correct response to anything Trump says is ....................................

Yes, please buy Texas and Florida

Florida! Let's take this chance to dump Florida off onto somebody else!

So we're just actually gonna do the Michael Moore United States of Canada vs Jesusland thing?

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.

Please take Wisconsin. Too many idiot rednecks that vote against their own interests and a broken ass government here

Was kind of hoping Michigan made the list. Would be nice getting to escape Trump that way

Please take Texas.

Under Trump's plan would a Canadian-cum-US American be eligible to become President of the United States ?

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.

Hit’em with the ol counteroffer.