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Musk Responds To Trudeau Statement

Oh, Canada. Or should we say, “Future State 51?” Elon Musk and Donald Trump have turned Justin Trudeau into the world’s most well-dressed political punching bag, and honestly, it’s been pretty entertaining to watch. Trudeau, once the golden boy of progressive globalism, now looks like a man who just realized his credit card got declined while trying to buy artisanal maple syrup at a Whole Foods checkout.

Let’s rewind. This whole mess kicked off when Trump, in classic Trump fashion, casually suggested that if Canada couldn’t survive without what he claims is a $100 billion-a-year economic fleecing of the United States, maybe it was time to slap a star for Canada on Old Glory and call it a day. And Trudeau? Oh, he bristled. He bristled hard.

“There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” Trudeau huffed on X, undoubtedly while sipping herbal tea and adjusting his scarf.

Enter Elon Musk, who at approximately 3 AM Earth Time, decided to jump into the fray. With all the precision of a seasoned social media assassin, Musk quipped, “Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so (it) doesn’t matter what you say.”

Boom. Fatality. Figuratively speaking, fact-checkers—relax.

But Musk wasn’t done. When news broke that Trudeau announced his resignation effective January 7th, 2025 (while conveniently clinging to power until a new Liberal leader is chosen), Musk simply posted: “2025 is looking good.”

Meanwhile, Trump took to Truth Social, probably while enjoying a well-done steak with ketchup, and delivered his own victory lap: “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.”

Now, let’s not sugarcoat it—Trudeau’s exit isn’t exactly a surprise. His approval ratings have been circling the drain for months, and Canadians have grown increasingly tired of his polished platitudes and social media selfies. Even a vacation to a British Columbia ski resort turned into a viral humiliation when a woman—let’s call her Canada’s new unofficial spokeswoman—greeted Trudeau with a hearty “Please get the f**k out of BC.”

To his credit, Trudeau managed a smile and a “Have a beautiful day, ma’am,” as he slinked away, only to be met with a mic-drop-worthy “Yeah, you suck.”

The optics here are brutal, folks. But beyond the memes and the late-night Musk jabs, there’s a real point being made by Trump.

Trump’s argument is straightforward: Why should the United States continue to absorb trade deficits, subsidize Canadian security, and import goods that America can produce domestically? Cars, lumber, dairy—Trump laid it out plain and simple. “We don’t need anything they have.”

Now, whether or not you agree with Trump’s assessment, it’s hard to argue against the broader point. The U.S. does provide a massive security umbrella for Canada. And yes, there are undeniable trade imbalances. Trump’s threat of “economic force” isn’t just bluster—it’s a warning shot across the bow of whoever takes Trudeau’s place.

Whoever steps into the Prime Minister’s (or Governor’s?) shoes better be ready to negotiate with Trump and Musk. And let’s be honest, those two are like a buddy-cop movie—Trump’s the loud, brash negotiator and Musk is the eccentric tech genius with the zingers. Either way, Canada is in for some tough conversations.

Written by Arthur Higgens - January 8, 2025