President Donald Trump has declared that there will be no invasion of Canada, retracting his previous threats of assimilating Canada as the “51st state” and eliminating the 5,525-mile-long border.
In a recent interview with royal biographer Robert Hardman, Trump expressed doubts about whether Canadians still uphold the King as their head of state. He acknowledged the complexities of absorbing Canada, citing the nation’s rich history and traditions that span over two centuries. Trump acknowledged that such a significant change could not be achieved within his remaining term in office.
During the conversation with Hardman, Trump mentioned that most Canadians reside close to the US border due to the cold climate of their country. He criticized Canadian politicians for their alleged duplicity, claiming they speak ill of him behind his back despite being polite to his face. Trump even suggested that the border dividing the two countries could have been drawn further north to avoid disputes.
Earlier this year, Trump shared an image showing the US flag covering Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela in a digitally manipulated Oval Office meeting with European leaders. Despite his previous rhetoric about a potential American invasion, Trump’s admiration for the King appears to have tempered his aggressive stance towards Canada.
In the same interview, Trump praised the King, commending his growth and leadership over the years. Buckingham Palace recently confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming state visit to the US will proceed as planned in late April, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
However, due to ongoing investigations involving notable figures like Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson, it is unlikely that Charles and Camilla will meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their visit.
