Donald Trump doubled down on his position that Canada could become the '51st State' after King Charles' show of support for independence on Tuesday.
King Charles, the head of state in Canada, was invited to Canada by new prime minister Mark Carney, prompted by Trump's repeated threats of annexation.
He avoided mentioning Trump directly in his speech on Tuesday, but noted Canada's 'anxieties' about a 'changing world' and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty, saying the 'True North is indeed strong and free'.
But Trump seemed to respond to the visit later on Tuesday, writing that if Canada becomes the 'cherished 51st State' it won't have to pay to join his future Golden Dome missile programme.
'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. They are considering the offer!,' Trump posted on social media.
