By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: Trump responds to Trudeau’s resignation with dig about 51st state

Jan 6, 2025 | 11:16 AM

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump says Justin Trudeau resigned because he knows the U.S. will not put up with trade deficits with Canada and says many Canadians would love being the 51st state.

Trump reiterated his rhetoric about Canada joining the United States in a post on Truth Social after Trudeau’s announcement that he will resign as Liberal leader and prime minister as soon as a new leader is chosen.

More to come.

The Canadian Press