Merger of epic proportions? Half of Canadians interested in Donald Trump's offer to merge, says Kevin O'Leary; here's how the math works out
Kevin O'Leary has stated that approximately half of Canadians are interested in Donald Trump's proposal to merge the United States and Canada. This claim has sparked intense discussion about the potential implications of such a union.
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According to O'Leary, who made these remarks in an interview with Fox Business, Canadians have been actively discussing Trump's suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. He emphasized that many Canadians are eager to hear more about this proposal, indicating a significant level of interest in the idea. He attributed the growing interest to dissatisfaction with the current Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which he described as «collapsing» under Liberal leadership.
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Kevin O'Leary, often known as «Mr. Wonderful» from his TV appearances, has been vocal about his support for Trump's idea to form an «economic union» between the two countries. O'Leary has suggested that he would travel to Mar-a-Lago to discuss this proposal further, emphasizing that Canadians want to hear more about what this merger could entail. His assertion suggests a significant portion of the Canadian
