In a jaw-dropping revelation, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney disclosed that former President Donald Trump persistently floated the idea of Canada becoming the "51st state" during a call back in March. This unprecedented discussion took place just as Canada was gearing up for its election season.

During a press conference on Thursday, Carney shared that Trump often brings this controversial topic to the table, stating, "The president brings this up all the time. He brought it up yesterday. He has these things in his mind. This is not news." Clearly, this is more than just a casual comment for Trump; it's a recurring theme that has not gone unnoticed by Canadian leaders.

With elections looming just days away, this unexpected dialogue has intensified the scrutiny over Trump's policies, particularly his aggressive tariffs on Canadian goods, which have become hot-button issues in the electoral race. Carney assured voters, "To be clear, as I’ve told anyone who’s raised this issue—publicly or privately—it will never happen." This firm stance appears critical as Canadian citizens grapple with the implications of Trump's trade strategies.

In a bid to clarify his relationship with Canada, Trump claimed during an interview that he had enjoyed "very nice conversations" with Carney, though he insisted he wouldn’t interfere in the Canadian electoral process. However, critics say his shadow looms large over the election, given the controversial remarks concerning Canada as a potential state.

The former president has a history of addressing Canadian leaders with flippant nicknames, once referring to Justin Trudeau as the "governor,