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Prime Minister of Canada expressed disappointment over the UK government's decision to extend a second state visit to Donald Trump, casting doubt on the intentions of the White House. This opinion was conveyed during a visit to the Oval Office.
The newly re-elected Liberal leader Mark Carney criticized the invitation for contradicting the clear messages Canada was trying to send regarding the threats to its sovereignty from the United States.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney also extended an invitation to the King, who serves as the head of state for Canada, to open its parliament, signaling a statement of sovereignty. This marks the first time in nearly half a century that the sovereign has fulfilled this role.
Following the invitation to the King and Queen, Mark Carney secured reelection by campaigning on the promise of standing firm against the threats to Canadian statehood and refusing engagement with Mr. Trump until the sovereignty issue was respected.
Rumors of Mr. Trump suggesting Canada might become the 51st state of the US further fueled this sentiment.
Mr. Carney defended his decision to travel to the White House post-election by stating that Mr. Trump’s intentions to annex Canada had shifted from an expectation to a desire.
The meeting in the Oval Office was constructive, with the Canadian premier praising the president’s strategic approach to various global issues.
