In a moment that had both diplomatic sparks and some eyebrow-raising soundbites, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House on Tuesday.
The meeting came just days after Carney’s Liberal Party won a national election largely by promising to challenge Trump’s aggressive policies toward America’s northern neighbor.
The timing of this Oval Office meetup couldn’t be more intense.
From tariff battles to Trump’s past musings about annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state, tensions have been running high.
Yet, despite the heavy topics, the leaders exchanged what appeared to be a cordial greeting and shared some surprisingly warm moments.
Trump Still Flirting With Idea of Canada Becoming the 51st State
Let’s start with what everyone’s talking about: Trump’s wild idea of making Canada the next U.S. state.
During their talks, Trump brought it up again—albeit in a less confrontational tone.
“I still think it’s a great idea,” he said.
“But hey, it takes two to tango, right?” He quickly added that the topic wouldn’t be pushed unless “somebody wants to discuss it,” referring to Carney, who had openly opposed the idea during his campaign.
Trump described the potential merger as a “wonderful marriage,” but Carney didn’t hold back.
With a slight smirk, he replied that “some places are never for sale,” listing the White House and Buckingham Palace to make his point.
A Subtle Climbdown, But Not a Full Retreat
Despite the softened language, Trump wasn’t completely backing off the notion.
When asked if the idea was dead, he replied, “Never say never.”
That said, Trump did acknowledge Canada’s increased military cooperation—a small olive branch in a conversation that mostly hovered around power dynamics and economic disagreements.
Trump Abruptly Announces End to Yemen Airstrikes
In a surprise twist during his meeting with Carney, Trump shifted the conversation to foreign affairs, announcing that the U.S. would halt planned airstrikes on Yemen.
According to him, Houthi rebels had “capitulated” and would no longer attack ships.
“They don’t want to fight anymore,” Trump said, seated in the Oval Office. “So we will stop the bombings.”
The sudden announcement added to the already high-profile nature of the Carney visit, suggesting that Trump wanted to portray a sense of global control and diplomacy—whether or not that aligns with the broader facts remains to be seen.
Tensions Between Fetterman and His Wife Gisele Spark New Rumors
While Trump was hosting Carney, another political drama unfolded quietly: the noticeable absence of Senator John Fetterman’s wife, Gisele.
She hasn’t been seen around Capitol Hill for some time, fueling speculation about the senator’s health and personal struggles.
A recent exposé detailed Fetterman’s ongoing issues following his 2022 stroke.
He’s still reliant on devices to communicate, and some staffers described him as being in emotional and mental decline—sometimes manic, sometimes deeply withdrawn.
Gisele was once very visible during her husband’s campaign and recovery, but her current silence has many wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Trump Questions Canada’s Economic Role in Blunt Social Media Post
Just before the meeting, Trump took to Truth Social to air his grievances about U.S.-Canada relations.
In his post, he accused Canada of receiving billions in American subsidies and “free” military protection.
“We don’t need their cars, their energy, their lumber—nothing except their friendship,” Trump wrote.
He then claimed the only meaningful question he had for Carney was why the U.S. was footing such a large bill.
The post made it clear that the meeting would likely be anything but low-key.