At the beginning of December, Trump purportedly “joked” about Canada being made the 51st state, but has continued with the suggestion since then, according to Politico. The source reports that Trump posted on his social media network that ““No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!”