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Shatner Suggests Canada as U.S.'s 11th Province Amid Tensions

5/8/2025

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William Shatner playfully proposed that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could counter Trump's annexation idea by making Canada the U.S.'s 11th province, all while highlighting the importance of Canada's independence. Meanwhile, MSNBC discussions stirred worries about escalating military tensions between the two nations, connecting Trump's controversial comments to a potential conflict.

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William Shatner playfully proposed that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could counter Trump's annexation idea by making Canada the U.S.'s 11th province, all while highlighting the importance of Canada's independence. Meanwhile, MSNBC discussions stirred worries about escalating military tensions between the two nations, connecting Trump's controversial comments to a potential conflict.