Staff Reports
The ongoing saga of Canada’s steadfast independence faces a fresh twist, thanks to Canada’s own erstwhile Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Responding to President-elect Donald Trump’s cheeky remarks about the Great White North joining the United States, Trudeau was quick to declare that any talk of Canadian annexation is about as likely as finding a polar bear sunbathing in Miami. This routine display of Canadian bravado merely masked the underlying tension between the neighbors, as Trudeau insists that the united efforts and partnerships between American and Canadian workers are far more beneficial than a mere change in territorial status.
Though Trudeau’s responses might echo across the ice-covered plains of Canada, podcast sensation Joe Rogan took the conversation a step further, suggesting the U.S. should take not just Canada, but Mexico as well. This bold proclamation is classic Rogan – always ready to weigh in on geopolitics while simultaneously cracking open a cold one. During a podcast episode, he posited that perhaps it was time to pay attention to what the borderless future would hold for North America. His excitement could be sensed from a thousand miles away as he entertained the notion of turning Canada into the 51st state—although one might argue that the chilly climate doesn’t quite match the warm welcomes of a U.S. state.
Of course, it wouldn’t be just Canada. Rogan zealously backed the idea of dragging Mexico into the mix too, creating a North American superstate that would leave everyone else in the dust. In a motivated tone, he challenged listeners by enticing them to imagine a North America without borders, where two countries could finally join hands with their robust neighbor to the south—presumably with an endless supply of tacos and maple syrup.
Joe Rogan Said the US Should Take Over This Country https://t.co/eZz2M9Mi3L
— Marlon East Of The Pecos (@Darksideleader2) January 13, 2025
Speaking of North America, Trump continues to capture attention with his bold claims, including the plan to sprinkle a little American flair on the Gulf of Mexico by renaming it the Gulf of America. He argued that a name change would be appropriate, adding that the current name feels a bit antiquated. One can only imagine that the proposal might have stemmed from a late-night brainstorm with his sharp-witted advisors, but isn’t the idea of sweeping away existing national boundaries and replacing them with American names somewhat amusing? Who wouldn’t want to see the map of North America with a little more red, white, and blue?
While Trudeau puffs out his chest and insists on Canada’s sovereignty, the real takeaway here seems to be the unmistakable joviality with which Rogan and others are pushing the idea of a borderless North America. On the surface, it might be just the chatter of entertainers accustomed to over-the-top conversations, but beneath it all, there’s an undeniable longing for a more united continent where our friends to the north wouldn’t have to worry about de-throning their beloved maple leaf anytime soon.
