Overview

• Fox News host Jesse Watters told Ontario Premier Doug Ford that Canadians should view U.S. annexation as a 'privilege' during a televised exchange.
• Watters argued that American citizenship is highly sought after globally, while criticizing Canada's reluctance to consider integration with the United States.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded by emphasizing Canadian pride and rejecting the notion of annexation, instead advocating for stronger trade partnerships between the two nations.
• The remarks follow President-elect Donald Trump's recent public musings about annexing Canada, framing it as a potential economic and strategic move.
• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau firmly dismissed the idea, stating there is 'no chance' Canada would ever become part of the United States.