Picture this: At the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump turned a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney into a comedy bit. 🌟
Trump quipped that Canada might become the 51st U.S. state, joking about 'the merger of Canada and the United States.' Cue the laughter! 😂 Carney, quick on his feet, replied: 'That wasn’t where I was going.'
The room erupted as both leaders shared a light-hearted moment that broke the usual political script. It was a playful reminder that even head-of-state talks can have their funny side.
While the '51st state' idea remains pure whimsy, the exchange shows the friendly ties between the U.S. and Canada—and that a good joke can go a long way in diplomacy. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
As the meeting moved on, the joke lingered on social media, with fans riffing on everything from maple syrup to moose. It seems even on serious days, laughter is one border we’re always happy to cross. 😉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
