Trump Offers Canada Free Access to ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System — If It Joins the U.S.

Washington D.C.:Former U.S. President **Donald Trump** has made an extraordinary offer to **Canada** — join the United States as its **51st state**, and in return, receive free access to the cutting-edge **“Golden Dome” missile defense system**.

Trump made the proposal via his social media platform **Truth Social** on Tuesday, stating:

> *“If Canada becomes a part of the United States, the Golden Dome missile defense system will be theirs — free of cost.”*

However, if Canada chooses to remain a **sovereign nation**, Trump warned that participation in the defense project would cost **\$61 billion**.

### Background: Golden Dome Missile Defense System

Earlier this month, Trump announced the **Golden Dome**, a futuristic missile defense initiative aimed at protecting the U.S. from foreign threats, including space-based attacks.
He stated the system would become operational by the **end of his second presidential term**, should he be re-elected. The project is estimated to cost **\$175 billion**, and will include:

* **Satellite tracking**
* **Space interceptors**
* **Orbital defense layers** to shoot down missiles launched from space

According to Trump, the system will provide unprecedented security and deterrence capabilities for the U.S. and any partner nations.

### Canada’s Response

Canadian Prime Minister **Mark Carney**, in a statement last week, acknowledged that Canada is considering investing in defense infrastructure — potentially contributing to the **\$175 billion Golden Dome project** — but **firmly rejected** any suggestion of political unification with the United States.

> *“Canada is not, and will not be, prepared to become part of the United States,”* Carney stated, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sovereignty.

Trump has previously expressed his **admiration for Canada** and has, on multiple occasions, floated the **idea of it becoming the 51st state**. This latest statement is being viewed by analysts as part political theater, part serious strategic signaling.

### Geopolitical Implications

The proposal is likely to stir debate across North America, particularly as it touches on national sovereignty, defense collaboration, and growing threats in an increasingly militarized global environment.

While most experts dismiss the idea of a U.S.-Canada unification as **implausible**, the defense collaboration around advanced systems like **Golden Dome** could become a focal point of future U.S.-Canada negotiations — especially if Trump returns to the White House.

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