During a joint press conference at the White House, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded to a reporter's question regarding discussions with US President Donald Trump about the annexation of Canada as the 51st state. Starmer emphasized the strong relationship between the two nations, stating that they had productive discussions but did not touch on the topic of Canada's annexation.
Trump, known for his public remarks about annexing Canada, interrupted Starmer's response, indicating that the topic should be dropped. The US President has previously made comments on social media about incorporating Canada into the United States and has even referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as 'governor.'
Trudeau, in a private meeting with Canadian business leaders, reportedly expressed concerns that Trump's statements about annexation were not made in jest. Canada, a former British colony, maintains a connection to Britain through recognizing King Charles as its head of state.
