Donald Trump said Tuesday that Canada will have to pay US$61 billion to be part of his “Golden Dome” space-based missile defence plan — but would pay nothing if it becomes part of the U.S., a message he claimed to have “told Canada” himself.

The social media post came hours after King Charles III delivered the speech from the throne in Canada’s Parliament, which particularly focused on asserting Canada’s sovereignty and included plans for bolstering national defence.

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      3 days ago

      He literally just said Canada has nothing that the US wants but he still won’t stfu with this 51st “state” bullshit (as if he’d EVER allow them to become a full state with the population, voting power, and political leanings of another California… it’s not even a real proposition that anyone would ever take seriously, including himself, but still won’t shut up about it)