Trump Low-Key Flexin' About Canada's "Golden Dome" Dilemma 🤑

The Tea is Piping Hot 🔥

So, peep this. Trump, being Trump, just dropped a whole bomb on US-Canada relations. He's saying if Canada wants in on his "Golden Dome" missile defense system – which is supposed to protect the US from any sneaky missile attacks with space interceptors and is gonna cost around $175 billion, potentially even $542 billion over 20 years – they gotta drop a cool $61 billion. That's a whole lotta maple syrup money, fam.

But here's where it gets spicy 🌶️. He also threw in the offer that if Canada just straight-up became the 51st state of the US, they could get the missile defense for free. Like, zero dollars. Talk about a power move, right?

Now, Canada's Prime Minister is in a bit of a pickle. On one hand, they're already part of NORAD, a joint air defense system with the US since way back when. And after the King spoke of the need for Canada to assert its sovereignty, he also announced plans to invest $28 billion to modernize NORAD. But Canada's Prime Minister is low-key considering the "Golden Dome" plan, as he confirmed discussions are happening with the US. The PM is also tryna flex Canada's independence, especially after the King's speech all about keeping Canada, well, Canada. He is also in talks with the EU to join the ReArm Europe defense plan. The Conservative leader has also made comments on the historical relationship between Canada and the Crown, and the USA.

So, is Canada gonna pay up the $61B? Become the 51st state? Or find another way to protect themselves from any potential threats? The drama is real, and the stakes are high. Stay tuned for more updates on this international rollercoaster. 🎢