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2 NY GOP House members break with Trump on Canada joining the U.S.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro spoke at a PragerU fundraising gala in Florida, where hundreds of guests paid at least $1,500 per ticket.
The event occurred amidst ongoing discussions about trade tensions between the U.S. And Canada and past comments by Donald Trump suggesting Canada should become the 51st state.
Smith cautioned against Canada becoming a U.S. State, telling the audience that incorporating tens of millions of progressive Canadian voters would prevent a Republican from ever winning the White House again, while also advocating for a pause on tariffs.
During the event, Smith stated, "I would just caution you that it's probably best for us to just stay friends, and friends should never move in together," and Shapiro emphasized the importance of removing obstacles to achieve a better government in Canada that is a more solid American ally.
Smith's approach, focused on mitigating potential trade harms and emphasizing the historically friendly relationship, contrasted with other Canadian leaders who have vocally denounced Trump's rhetoric, though her comments triggered backlash in Canada, suggesting a careful navigation of domestic political considerations.

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