US Ambassador Hoekstra Explains Repost of Trump’s ‘51st State’ Comment

US Ambassador Hoekstra Explains Repost of Trump’s ‘51st State’ Comment
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra participates in an interview at the United States Embassy in Ottawa, on Dec. 9, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said he amplified a post by U.S. President Donald Trump calling again for Canada to join the United States because he wanted to present the president’s viewpoint.

As the president’s representative to Canada, I present the president’s views, the United States’ views to Canada,” Hoekstra told reporters in Quebec City on June 3.