"I think it is a great idea. 51st State!" Trump mocks Trudeau as crisis cripples Canada's Cabinet

Former US President Donald Trump mocked Canada and its leadership amidst Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political turmoil following Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation. Trump's unsubstantiated claims of US subsidies to Canada and his suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st state added fuel to the fire, while Trudeau attempted to downplay the internal discord.