New Canadian PM Gets Surprising Message from Trump ‘Never Say Never’ on Statehood

President Donald Trump turned heads once again on Tuesday, suggesting during a fiery Oval Office exchange with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that it may be time for Canada to consider becoming America’s 51st state.

The comment came during the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Carney and his Liberal Party pulled off a stunning election win over Conservative Pierre Poilievre a victory Carney himself attributed to anti-Trump sentiment stirred by Trump’s earlier remarks on Canadian statehood.

“Never say never,” Trump said with a smirk. “It would really be a wonderful marriage.”

But this was no joke. In classic Trump style, the President laid bare what many Americans have long questioned: Why is the U.S. shelling out $200 billion a year in subsidies and providing “free military protection” to a country that offers little in return?

“We don’t need their cars, we don’t need their energy, we don’t need their lumber,” Trump posted on Truth Social before the meeting. “We don’t need ANYTHING they have, other than their friendship... They need EVERYTHING from us.”

Carney pushed back, declaring that “Canada is not for sale”, to which Trump coolly responded, “That’s true,” before adding that “we’re protecting Canada if you ever have a problem.”

This wasn’t just about diplomacy. This was a strategic jab at the liberal establishment a reminder that Canada depends heavily on American defense, trade, and tech while its leaders lecture the U.S. on climate policy, diversity, and immigration.

Trump emphasized the perks Canadians would receive if statehood ever happened:

• “Massive tax cuts” for Canadian citizens

• Access to superior U.S. healthcare options

• Continued military protection under the U.S. defense umbrella

• Greater economic integration with the world’s largest economy

“You get free military, you get tremendous medical care, and other things,” Trump noted. “There would be a lot of advantages.”

Carney who had spent much of the campaign portraying himself as the anti-Trump savior of Canadian democracy tried to regain his footing.

“Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign… it’s not for sale. It won’t be for sale, ever,” he said.

But Trump wasn’t done. He congratulated Carney on the shocking comeback win and jokingly took credit for it:

“I think I was probably the greatest thing to happen to [Carney],” Trump said. “His party was losing by a lot, and he ended up winning… Maybe even greater than mine.”

The truth is, Trump’s influence didn’t stop at the U.S. border. He upended an entire Canadian election by merely floating the idea of Canadian statehood, triggering panic among Canadian liberals and rallying the base around Carney in a desperate attempt to stop the inevitable.

While critics called the idea provocative, Trump’s real message was clear: America shouldn’t be footing the bill for global freeloaders, even those who claim to be our friends.

And in true Trump fashion, he left the door open just wide enough.

“Never say never.”

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