While millions of Canadians cast their ballots today, US President Donald Trump inserted himself into the mix with a jaw-dropping offer. He said Canada could have “zero tariffs” and “free access with no border” — if it would become “the beloved 51st state.”
In a flurry of social media posts, Trump asserted that the US could no longer continue to “subsidize Canada with hundreds of billions of dollars a year” unless it officially becomes part of the United States.

His comments have jolted the election discourse, eliciting scathing criticism from Canadian leaders and reviving debate on sovereignty.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre fired back bluntly, saying, “President Trump, stay out of our election,” he wrote on X. “Canada will always be proud, sovereign, and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state.”
Mark Carney, Liberal Party leader and former central bank governor, also jumped on Trump’s words, cautioning that the US under Trump “wants to break us, so they can own us.” Carney has promised to strengthen Canada’s domestic trade and international partnerships to cut dependence on its southern neighbor.
The Canadian election, fought in large part on such issues as housing, crime, and the rising cost of living, has suddenly assumed international implications. With 343 seats in parliament up for grabs and 172 required to secure a majority, today’s result will have much to say about how Canada responds to growing pressure from Washington.
Almost 29 million Canadians can vote, with a record 7.3 million having already voted early. The outcome won’t merely determine a government — it might chart Canada’s response to Trump’s brazen proposition.

ep Shri Thandera (D-Michigan) was trolled on social media after he introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump. This is crucial as this is the first time this year a House Democrat tried to impeach the president or a member of his administration.
This is, of course, a long shot as the Republicans have the majority in the House. But MAGA wasted no time to troll him for his appearance and his Indian origin.
“Impeach your wigmaker,” one right-wing handle named Sara Rose said. “You should be deported,” wrote Gunther Eagleman. “People born in other countries shouldn’t be allowed to serve in the US Congress,” another wrote. “Dude you can’t even speak English,” a fourth person wrote.
“You never assimilated. Your citizenship should be revoked and you should be deported directly to India’s frontline,” one wrote.
Shri Thanedar’s articles of impeachment accuse Trump of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, usurpation of power, bribery and corruption.

Who is 70-year-old Shri Thanedar?

Shri Thanedar is an American businessman and politician serving as the US representative from Michigan’s 13th congressional district since 2023. Thanedar served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023. He was also a candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan in the 2018 election.
Thanedar was born in Karnataka, studied in India till master’s (He did a Chemistry masters from University of Mumbai) and came to the US in 1979 to pursue a PhD at the University of Akron. He became a US citizen in 1988. He started working as a researcher and then turned into a businessman as he started buying chemist companies.
Thanedar entered politics when he ran in the 2018 Michigan gubernatorial election as a Democrat.
He’s written two autobiographies: one in Marathi (2004) and The Blue Suitcase in English (2008). Thanedar lost his first wife, Shamal, to suicide in 1996; he has two sons, Neil and Samir. He married Shashi in 1999 and lives in Detroit.