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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.

Walid Tamtam
Apr 17, 2025
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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…

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