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The 51st US state? How Canada might take on Donald Trump

The article from MSN discusses a hypothetical scenario where Canada might consider annexing parts of the United States, particularly in response to political tensions with former President Donald Trump. It explores the idea of Canada potentially becoming the 51st state of the U.S. as a satirical or speculative solution to ongoing political and cultural frictions. The piece highlights the stark differences in political ideologies, with Canada often seen as more liberal compared to the conservative elements in the U.S., especially during Trump's presidency. It mentions the concept of "Yankeeland" where some northern U.S. states share more cultural and political similarities with Canada. The article also touches on the historical context of U.S.-Canada relations, the impracticality of such a union due to national sovereignty, and the humorous notion of how this could be a way for Canada to "take on" Trump's influence. However, it concludes that while the idea makes for interesting discussion, the actual annexation or statehood is highly unlikely due to numerous political, legal, and cultural barriers.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/the-51st-us-state-how-canada-might-take-on-donald-trump/ar-BB1rfwZU ]