Trump offers tax cuts to Canadians if they become the 51st state and backs Gretzky for PM

President-elect Donald Trump has made a provocative offer to Canadians, suggesting they could lower their taxes significantly if Canada became the "51st state" of the U.S. He also encouraged drafting hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for Prime Minister. Trump has been mocking Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as the "governor" of Canada. He claims that Canadian taxes are too high and that joining the U.S. would benefit Canadian businesses and provide military protection. Trudeau, who has faced criticism and calls for resignation, has been in office since 2015. Recent polls show the Conservative Party leading ahead of the next federal election, expected before October 2025.