Trump’s Golden Dome jibes spark 51st state discussion

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:21 am

In a dazzling display of hyperbole, President Trump claimed Canada could join the U.S. either for a whopping $61 billion or—for free—as the 51st state. Canadian officials are left raising an eyebrow at this golden quip, questioning both feasibility and national identity.

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thebeaverton.com / Trump says Canada would pay $61B for Golden Dome, or 50% off just to bribe him directly

WASHINGTON D.C. – US President Donald Trump has offered Canada the “fabulous opportunity” to either pay $61 billion to join his military’s proposed Golden Dome defense shield, or to pay just $30.5 billion as a bribe to Trump directly. Trump announced this offer on Truth Social, writing, “I told…

ledevoir.com / 61 milliards pour le «Dôme d’or» est peu, estime Mike Pompeo

L’ancien Secrétaire d’État américain assure que la somme demandée par Trump n’a «rien à voir avec de l’extorsion».

globalnews.ca / Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ offer has Canada, others unsure of $61B price tag

Canada does not know what it would cost to join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed missile defence program, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Wednesday.

nationalpost.com / Kelly McParland: Scorning Trump’s Golden Dome would be a mistake

Carney must convince America’s volatile president that Canada is giving participation in the proposed defence system honest consideration

nationalpost.com / Trump says Canada’s Golden Dome membership costs $61 billion — or free as 51st state

'Canada is an independent, sovereign nation, and it will remain one': Prime Minister Mark Carney's office

torontosun.com / Trump dangles Golden Dome freebie to Canada with catch of 51st state

A golden opportunity awaits Canada if it becomes the 51st state, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. After he last week detailed his ambitious idea to build a shield to protect the U.S. from threats including ballistic missiles, hypersonics and advanced cruise missiles, Trump on Tuesday night…

lapresse.ca / 61 milliards pour le Dôme d’or | Le ministre McGuinty ne s’avance pas sur la facture d’une participation canadienne

Le ministre de la Défense David McGuinty n’a pas voulu donner trop d’oxygène aux propos tenus par le président américain Donald Trump au sujet de la participation canadienne au « Dôme d’or » au coût de 61 milliards – ou à coût nul si le Canada accepte de se faire avaler par son voisin au sud.

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