Trump's suggestion of Canada as the 51st state could benefit Democrats by strengthening their position as a "blue-state behemoth."

A prominent political expert contends that if Canada were to become a state, it would attract millions of voters who would more closely align with the Democrats' agenda and ideology.

Trump's suggestion of Canada as the 51st state could benefit Democrats by strengthening their position as a "blue-state behemoth."
Trump's suggestion of Canada as the 51st state could benefit Democrats by strengthening their position as a "blue-state behemoth."

Donald Trump, the newly elected president, continues to mock Canada by calling it the 51st state of the United States.

Trump contended in a Monday social media post that numerous Canadians adore being the 51st State.

Trump highlighted that if Canada joined the U.S., there would be no tariffs, taxes would decrease significantly, and they would be completely safe from the threat of Russian and Chinese ships that are always surrounding them. As a result, they would form a great nation together.

The president-elect has recently mocked Canada, suggesting it could become the 51st state, and shared a manipulated image of himself standing with a Canadian flag on a mountain.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, met with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, last month to discuss the economy, illegal immigration and a proposed 25% tariff. (Justin Trudeau X)

The recent mocking of Justin Trudeau by the US president and the threat of imposing massive tariffs on Canada likely played a role in Trudeau's resignation announcement.

Trump's focus on Canada intensifies as he intensifies his calls for Denmark to sell Greenland, the sparsely populated but massive North Atlantic island, to the U.S.

If Canada were to join the U.S., what would be the implications?

If Democrats gain an advantage over Republicans, it could be a significant political advantage for them.

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A Canadian flag flies on Aug. 12, 2024 in Toronto. ( Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Canada's modern political history points to the left.

Since World War Two, the Liberals have held the majority of the time in the Canadian federal government, according to longtime Republican strategist Dave Carney, as he stated on Planet Chronicle.

If Canada were to become the 51st state, it is likely that voters who support those governments would choose Democrats over Republicans.

If Canada's population were to surpass 40 million, it would become the most populous state in the U.S., surpassing California.

The addition of Canada as the U.S.'s largest state could significantly benefit the Democrats in their fight for Congressional majorities and presidential electoral votes.

In a New York Post opinion piece, Rich Lowry, editor-in-chief of National Review, cautioned that if Canada's population continues to grow at the same rate as California's, it will become a dominant blue state, likely mirroring California's consistently Democratic political leanings.

Lowry predicted that Canada, with its two Democratic senators and significant electoral votes for Democratic presidential candidates, would likely make the United States more like it.

Can Trump make Canada great again?: 'The Five' weighs in

According to veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, Canada as a state would attract millions of voters who are more likely to support the Democrats' agenda and ideology. With 40 million voters, the new 51st state would be the largest state in the union with a congressional delegation that is more likely to oppose Trump and his party's political agenda.

If Trump presents a proposal, New England College President Lesperance expects significant support from Democrats.

Van Jones, a democratic strategist and political analyst, stated on CNN that Canada would likely become a blue state and expressed his willingness to welcome the country's assistance in rescuing the US.

Trump's strategy of suggesting Canada's potential membership in the U.S. is a great negotiating tactic with Canada, according to Carney, despite the low probability of it happening.

""He possesses the capacity and the inclination to utilize every tool in his toolbox," Carney stated."

Trump employs the subtle influence of the presidency to attract attention and achieve his objectives, according to Carney, Abbott's top political advisor and a seasoned veteran of Republican presidential campaigns.

by Paul Steinhauser

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