But did they actually want to become a 51st state?

I’m curious because, from my perspective in the US, this came out of the blue. But the idea is less random if some MAGA Canadians were ostensibly asking for it before.

Ive been inundated with pro trump wanting to be the 51st state fucks.

That’s a thing?

Is it new, or was the sentiment around before Trump floated the idea?

He doesn’t care, it’s just drowned out in the noise of controversy.