Elon Musk is back at it, wielding his sharp wit on X, the social media platform he owns, as reported by The Independent Journal Review.
This time, his target was none other than Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a tweet that quickly made waves, Musk quipped, “Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so doesn’t matter what you say.”
Musk’s jab was in response to a post from Trudeau, who emphatically rejected any notion of Canada becoming the 51st state.
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Trudeau’s original tweet read, “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.” He continued, adding a bit of boilerplate diplomacy, “Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner.”
There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.
Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 7, 2025
Trudeau’s comments were likely an attempt to deflect questions following his announcement on Monday that he would be stepping down as prime minister. His resignation comes amidst sinking approval ratings and mounting challenges to his leadership.
While Trudeau’s fall from grace has been a slow burn, Musk’s cutting remark made it clear that the billionaire isn’t buying what the outgoing PM is selling.
Girl, you’re not the governor of Canada anymore, so doesn’t matter what you say
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 8, 2025
The online clash calls back to a speculative comment made during a meeting late last year between President-elect Donald Trump and Trudeau. As reported by IJR, Trump had suggested—perhaps tongue-in-cheek—that Canada could consider becoming the 51st state if it couldn’t handle the tariffs the U.S. was prepared to impose.
While the suggestion was met with little more than chuckles at the time, Trudeau’s strong rebuke now seems to indicate lingering sensitivities over the matter.
Musk’s zinger didn’t just highlight Trudeau’s waning relevance but also cemented his own reputation as a no-holds-barred commentator. In typical Musk fashion, his tweet packed humor, a touch of irreverence, and a clear message: Trudeau’s days of holding the reins are over.
Trudeau’s resignation marks a significant shift in Canadian politics. With his popularity in decline and his policies increasingly polarizing, Trudeau appears to be exiting stage left just as his critics, including Musk, and unhappy Canadians turn up the heat.
UNWELCOME: Justin Trudeau is so unpopular he can’t even hide at the ski hills from dissatisfied Canadians showing their contempt to him. pic.twitter.com/r8kwt6kedm
— Rowan (@canmericanized) December 27, 2024
Whether the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state is serious or not, the conversation underscores the current tumultuous state of international relations and trade.
Musk’s tweet may be just a footnote in the political saga, but it perfectly encapsulates the changing tides in leadership and influence.
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