Trump Makes Canada A New Offer to Become 51st State
Donald Trump Makes Canada a New Offer to Become 51st State.
Newsweek
Published May 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM EDT
Updated May 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM EDT
President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Canada on Tuesday, saying it can either pay $61 billion to be covered by the proposed U.S. "Golden Dome" missile defense system—or become the 51st state and get access to it free of charge.
Trump announced his latest offer to Canada on Truth Social, writing, "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State."
"They are considering the offer!" he added.
Trump announced his administration's preferred concept for the Golden Dome missile defense program—a sprawling $175 billion initiative that would mark the first time the United States deploys weapons in space—last week.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he expects the system to be "fully operational before the end of my term," which ends in 2029. He also claimed the defense system would be able to intercept missiles "even if they are launched from space."
The Congressional Budget Office projected earlier this month that some elements of the Golden Dome project could cost up to $542 billion over the next 20 years. Trump has asked Congress for an initial $25 billion to fund the program.
The president's latest offer to Canada, meanwhile, comes after King Charles reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty and declared it "strong and free" in a historic address to Canada's parliament.
Newsweek
Published May 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM EDT
Updated May 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM EDT
President Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to Canada on Tuesday, saying it can either pay $61 billion to be covered by the proposed U.S. "Golden Dome" missile defense system—or become the 51st state and get access to it free of charge.
Trump announced his latest offer to Canada on Truth Social, writing, "I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State."
"They are considering the offer!" he added.
Trump announced his administration's preferred concept for the Golden Dome missile defense program—a sprawling $175 billion initiative that would mark the first time the United States deploys weapons in space—last week.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump told reporters he expects the system to be "fully operational before the end of my term," which ends in 2029. He also claimed the defense system would be able to intercept missiles "even if they are launched from space."
The Congressional Budget Office projected earlier this month that some elements of the Golden Dome project could cost up to $542 billion over the next 20 years. Trump has asked Congress for an initial $25 billion to fund the program.
The president's latest offer to Canada, meanwhile, comes after King Charles reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty and declared it "strong and free" in a historic address to Canada's parliament.
