President-elect Trump says he asked Wayne Gretzky to become ‘governor of Canada’

President-elect Trump has set his sights on an ambitious goal after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign. Trump has been vocal about his desire to make Canada the 51st state of the United States, despite Trudeau’s dismissal of the idea as having a “snowball’s chance in hell” of ever happening.

In a surprising turn of events, Trump revealed that he had approached former NHL star Wayne Gretzky to serve as the potential “governor” of Canada in the event of its statehood. Despite Trump’s enthusiasm, Gretzky reportedly showed little interest in the proposition, although the president-elect praised him as a great candidate for the role.

Gretzky, known as “The Great One” in hockey circles, has ties to Trump through his son-in-law Dustin Johnson, who competes on the LIV Golf tour that has held tournaments at Trump’s golf courses. The former NHL legend even attended a victory party for Trump following his 2024 election win over Vice President Kamala Harris.

During a news conference in Palm Beach, Trump reiterated his belief that Canada should become a state, citing the supposed enthusiasm of many Canadians for the idea. He took to social media to express his views, suggesting that the two nations would make a “great Nation” together if Canada were to join the United States.

Trudeau’s decision to step down comes after facing mounting criticism within his Liberal Party over his handling of the economy and pressures from Trump. The Canadian leader has been in power for nearly a decade but has seen his approval ratings plummet in recent months due to issues like the rising cost of living and inflation.

As Trump continues to advocate for Canada’s statehood, the future of the nation’s leadership remains uncertain. Whether Gretzky will play a role in this potential transformation or not, the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States has certainly sparked intrigue and debate on both sides of the border.

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