dailyloe.com – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged that annexing Canada is not feasible, according to revelations in a new royal biography. The comments were made to author Robert Hardman during a conversation earlier this year at Mar-a-Lago. This contrasts with his public persona, where he has historically referred to Canada’s Prime Minister as ‘governor’.
Trump cited Canada’s long history of sovereignty and its continued ties to King Charles as key reasons it would remain independent. He described his past threats of annexation as stemming from personal annoyance with Canadian politicians. According to the book, Trump stated, ‘I guess it’s not going to happen!’
The biography, titled ‘Elizabeth II. In Private. In Public. The Inside Story,’ is set for release in Canada next month. It details Trump’s long-standing admiration for the British monarchy, which was partly influenced by his family heritage. Author Robert Hardman provided this context in an interview about the book.
Hardman noted that Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, was born in Scotland and was a great admirer of the late Queen. She immigrated to the U.S. from the Isle of Lewis as a teenager, speaking Scottish Gaelic. Queen Elizabeth II herself maintained deep personal connections to Scotland throughout her reign.
Trump was the last official state visitor to meet Queen Elizabeth II before her passing. The book positions this meeting as a capstone to her reign, during which she met countless world leaders. The anecdote offers a rare glimpse into Trump’s private views on international relations and historical institutions.[]
Source: The Globe and Mail
