During a CNN panel discussion, GOP strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson rejected former President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada, emphasizing that such a scenario is implausible. Panelists explored the motivations behind Trump’s statements and the broader implications for U.S.-Canada relations.

As President Donald Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term, he holds his largest public rally in Warren, Michigan—a state significantly impacted by his steep trade tariffs and strained relations with Canada.

Despite genuine trade issues, former President Trump’s efforts to evoke anger have failed to resonate in Canada, where locals dismiss his tactics as “nuts.”