Trump repeats pledge to pursue US ownership of Canada and Gaza: Much better off

President Trump reiterated his desire to assume ownership of Canada and Gaza Sunday – claiming the neighboring country and Middle Eastern territory would be better off under United States control.The president addressed the two seemingly unlikely scenarios leading up to his attendance at Super Bowl LIX as he battles with Canada over possible tariffs and looks at next steps for the Palestinian enclave amid a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.Trump told Fox News in a prerecorded, pregame interview that turning Canada into America’s 51st state is a real thing he’s considering in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling business leaders last week Trump is serious about absorbing Canada.“I think Canada would be much better off being a 51st state.

Because we lose $200 billion a year with Canada,” Trump claimed to Fox News’ Bret Baier.“And I’m not going to let that happen, it’s too much.Why are we paying $200 billion a year essentially in subsidy to Canada? Now if they are a 51st state, I don’t mind doing it.”Trump threatened to enact massive tariffs on Canada, as well as Mexico, but shelved the action for at least 30 days last week after the two countries agreed to invest more in border protection.The Republican also repeated his pledge to pursue taking over Gaza while talking to reporters on Air Force One on the way to New Orleans where the Super Bowl was hosted between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.“I’m committed to buying and owning Gaza.

As far as us rebuilding it, we may give it to other states in the Middle East to build sections of it,” Trump said.“Other people may do it through our auspices.But we’re committed to owning it, taking it, and making sure that Hamas doesn’t move back.

There’s nothing to move back into.The place is a demolition site.

The remainder will be demolished.”Trump claimed other Arab nations would welcome in Palestinians who would be displaced, insisting they don’t...