The United States is not going to invade Canada and make it the 51st state, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with royal biographer Robert Hardman for his new book on Elizabeth II.
The journalist asked Trump to “leave Canada alone“, because otherwise what is happening “will undoubtedly upset the King of Canada“. He said that after that there was a pause in the conversation.
“Do they still recognize the king? Or have they stopped?“, Trump asked. After the interviewer answered in the affirmative, he replied: “But they have terrible politicians. They talk politely to my face, but they say nasty things behind my back.“
Trump noted that due to the cold climate, most Canadians live close to the border with the United States. “The problem is, someone drew this straight line to mark the border. They should have just drawn it 50 miles north and then there would have been no problem“, said the US president.“
Then the politician admitted that Canada's 200-year history makes it difficult for its residents to give up their identity, imitating them with the phrase “Oh, Canada!“. “You can't figure that out in three and a half years. I don't think joining the United States is going to happen“, said Trump.“