Will Canada come to the table?
President Trump hit TRUTH Social this week to share details about his ongoing negotiations with Canada over participation in the Golden Dome System — a cutting-edge missile defense system Trump 2.0 will build to protect America.
Canada has expressed interest in dome protection. Trump claims it will cost $61 billion dollars for the missile defense system to cover Canadian territory.
…but maybe there’s a deal to be made.
“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“They are considering the offer!” he claimed.
President Trump says he’ll waive Canada’s $61 billion price tag for the Golden Dome if they become the 51st state.
Says they are considering the offer.
Art of the deal🤣 pic.twitter.com/zQHVZnIRc4
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 27, 2025
From Fox News:
Trump has threatened in recent months to annex Canada, an idea fiercely rebuked by Canadian officials and their citizens.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, who secured an election win last month in part due to Canadians’ opposition to Trump’s wish to make the country part of the U.S., told Trump earlier this month that his country “won’t be for sale, ever.”
King Charles III, who is recognized as Canada’s sovereign, gave a speech before the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday in which he appeared to reject Trump’s idea of purchasing the North American country and making it the 51st U.S. state.
“Canadians can give themselves far more than any foreign power on any continent can ever take away,” he said. “And that, by staying true to Canadian values, Canada can build new alliances and a new economy that serves all Canadians.”
Trump announced that planning for the Golden Dome System has begun.
Watch the clip below:
President Trump announced the Golden Dome missile defense shield to protect the homeland from advanced missile threats.
Included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, this project aims to ensure American security. Congress must pass the bill and send it to the President’s desk. pic.twitter.com/U0gwZ9DNnV
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 21, 2025
More over at Fox News:
Trump claims Canada 'considering' offer of free Golden Dome in exchange for becoming 51st state https://t.co/Wczlspp65z
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 28, 2025