British and Canadian Outlets Refute Left-Wing Narrative That Trump Rudely Slapped Down Starmer on Canada Annexation Question

In a rare moment, President Trump was not thrilled to take a jab at America’s northern neighbor.

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Prime Minister Starmer hands an invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit to President Trump at the White House on February 27, 2025 at Washington, DC. Carl Court/Getty Images

British and Canadian outlets are helping to debunk the narrative that President Trump rudely slapped down Prime Minister Starmer during his visit to the White House.

After a joint press conference on Thursday, Mr. Trump was accused of angrily shutting down the prime minister after he insisted the two leaders did not talk about the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. However, major outlets in Canada and England are reporting that the accusations are not what they seem.

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