},}Headlines: Trump Wants Canada as 51st US State. Former US President Donald Trump stated his desire for Canada to become the 51st US state, affirming his stance on the matter. The statement has been circulating on social media. Claims of Canada joining the United States have been an ongoing topic of discussion in US politics; however, there is no formal announcement from Canada or the US government regarding any potential statehood for the nation. Further confirmation on this claim has yet to be released by both parties involved in this matter. The United States government has not disclosed any plans or processes for admitting Canada as an official state at the moment.