President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed he finally found a way to get Canada to “consider” becoming a US state – but not many people are buying it.

The president wrote on his Truth Social website that Canada “very much” wants to be part of his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system.

He said it would cost Canada $61 billion to join ― but that it would be free if they were to become a US state.

“They are considering the offer!” he insisted.

Donald Trump on Truth Social

Canadian officials have not yet publicly responded, but they have been very clear about not joining the United States.

“There are some places that are never for sale,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Trump earlier this month. “Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it’s not for sale. It won’t be for sale ever.”

About 80% of Canadians said they were “strongly opposed” to becoming a US state in a recent poll.

But Trump, who has angered Canadians with his rhetoric, now finds himself in an unexpected position: He needs at least some cooperation from the country to make his........

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