Trump jokes that Canada can keep O Canada anthem as 51st US state

Donald Trump joked that Canada can keep their ‘O Canada’ anthem as 51st US state while speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington on Thursday, 20 February.

Trump mused once again about Canada as a 51st U.S. state, continuing the ribbing of the nation’s northern neighbour that has infuriated many Canadians.

The US President noted that Canadians booed the US national anthem ahead of an international hockey game in Montreal.

“I think ultimately they’ll be praising the national anthem. We’ll have to work out some deal ... because I do like the ‘O Canada’ all right,” Trump said, referring to the Canadian national anthem. “It’s a beautiful thing. I think we’re going to have to keep it for the 51st state.”