US President-elect Donald Trump took to social media platform TRUTH to share a map showing Canada a part of the United States (US). "Oh Canada!," he wrote as posted a picture of distorted map of the US, APA reports citing foreign press.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party was quick to respond. The Liberal Party posted on X an image, clearly distinguishing between the areas which are part of the "United States" and which are “Not the United States”.
Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the "51st State". He said on Tuesday that he will use "economic force" and not “military force” to acquire Canada.
Trump's comments came after Trudeau announced his plans to resign as the Canadian Prime Minister. Trudeau said earlier he would stay on both as prime minister and Liberal head until the party chooses a new leader to take it into the next election, which must be held by late October this year.