White House shuts down CBC reporter with “51st state” remark

The White House shut down a CBC reporter by once again bringing up the concept of Canada becoming the “51st state” after being asked to weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Source: The White House

The White House shut down a CBC reporter by once again bringing up the concept of Canada becoming the “51st state” after being asked to weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

During a recent press briefing, CBC’s Washington correspondent, Katie Simpson, asked White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt about U.S. Presiden…