Former President Donald Trump has ignited controversy by sharing a post on his Truth Social platform that promotes the idea of merging Canada with the United States. The post referenced comments made by Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary, who expressed support for such a union.
Trump's post included O’Leary's comments about visiting Mar-a-Lago to advance the merger concept. O'Leary emphasized the potential benefits, including a shared currency, open trade, and freedom of movement akin to the European Union. However, Trump has previously expressed opposition to the EU, creating a conflict with the implications of O’Leary's vision.
This development follows recent remarks by Trump, where he has repeatedly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "governor" and has suggested raising tariffs on all Canadian imports. While O’Leary has publicly stated that a merger could create the "most powerful country on Earth," many have expressed criticism on social media.
Critics on social media have quickly dismissed the merger proposal, highlighting Canada's independent status and the potential negative impacts of the proposal. Concerns were raised regarding the motivations behind the idea, with some accusing O’Leary of being out of touch. The proposal has also been called out as a potential distraction from other important issues.
