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Mark Carney Jokes Back at Trump’s Presidential Mix-Up

10/14/2025

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Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, corrected President Donald Trump at a global summit in Egypt when Trump called him "president," remarking, "I'm happy to be promoted to president."
Trump acknowledged his misstatement and quipped, "At least I didn't say governor," while celebrating the ceasefire.
He also joked about Canada becoming the 51st state, which upset Canadian travelers, though he claimed many Canadians still support the United States.

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Mark Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, corrected President Donald Trump at a global summit in Egypt when Trump called him "president," remarking, "I'm happy to be promoted to president."
Trump acknowledged his misstatement and quipped, "At least I didn't say governor," while celebrating the ceasefire.
He also joked about Canada becoming the 51st state, which upset Canadian travelers, though he claimed many Canadians still support the United States.