Trump’s 51st state feedback may be taken as ‘time period of endearment’: U.S. ambassador

Trump’s 51st state feedback may be taken as ‘time period of endearment’: U.S. ambassador

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says President Donald Trump’s renewed 51st state rhetoric can be taken as a compliment, suggesting that’s how it’s seen by Prime Minister Mark Carney. In an interview with CBC’s Power & Politics, Hoekstra suggested Carney saw the comments as a “term of endearment,” while clarifying Canada’s leader “didn’t exactly use this word.” When asked … Read more

Keir Starmer defends Canada in wake of Donald Trump’s ’51st state’ assaults

Keir Starmer defends Canada in wake of Donald Trump’s ’51st state’ assaults

After Trump described Canada as ‘the 51st state’ of America, Keir Starmer defended the country as an ‘independent, sovereign nation’ and ‘a much-valued member of the Commonwealth’ (Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publis) Keir Starmer tonight defended Canada as an “independent, sovereign nation” after Donald Trump’s 51st state of America attacks. As he jetted to Ottawa for … Read more