Mr. Trump has again suggested that Canada should “just join our country” as the 51st state, claiming they desire to be part of the U.S., despite Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s firm response that Canada is “not for sale.” Meanwhile, Sen. Blumenthal criticized Trump for instigating a government shutdown, calling it a “self-inflicted, totally unnecessary avoidable wound” that reflects Trump’s desire for mockery and vengeance.
