"Great idea" — Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary on making Canada the 51st US state

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary opened up to Fox Business on December 27 about President-elect Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st US state. He believes that it's a "great idea" and boasts massive potential and enormous benefits. According to O'Leary, Canadians and Americans share a common bond, particularly in their commitment to freedom.

O'Leary points out that many Canadians are eager to gain a deeper understanding of the proposal, which centers around an economic union that has been a topic of discussion for over 40 years. He notes that Canada's abundant resources, such as power and water, are essential to the US, making the proposal a logical step.

"I think this is a great idea, and I think the potential is massive, and the opportunity is huge. I think at the end of the day, Canadians and Americans, their DNA is the same in terms of what they believe in… freedom," stated the Shark Tank investor.

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Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary believes the US-Canada merger could make the most powerful country on Earth

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary believes that the potential union between the US and Canada holds significant promise. Despite initial skepticism, O'Leary believes the idea has merit. He envisions a powerful country that would result from combining the two nations, boasting unparalleled military strength, abundant resources, and a position of global dominance that would deter any adversary.

Donald Trump sparked a debate with a Truth Social post where he sarcastically referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a "governor" and reiterated his proposal for Canada to become the 51st US state. Trump initially suggested this idea to Trudeau during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, after threatening to impose significant tariffs on Canadian products.

Trump claimed that if Canada were to join the US, its citizens would benefit from substantial tax cuts of over 60%, businesses would experience rapid growth, and the country would receive unparalleled military protection. This proposal has been met with mixed reactions, with some Canadian officials finding the remarks humiliating and unfunny. Others view Trump's comments as a negotiating tactic to gain leverage.

"If Canada was to become our 51st state, their taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world," stated Donald Trump.

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Fox News' Tyrus dismisses Kevin O'Leary's proposal for US-Canada merger

Tyrus, a Fox News co-host and professional wrestler, criticized Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary's proposal to merge Canada and the US. As mentioned earlier, O'Leary suggested that combining the two economies and erasing the border would create a powerful entity, especially in the face of growing Chinese and Russian influence.

Tyrus dismissed O'Leary's idea, questioning the claim that 50% of Canadians would be willing to give up their country. He thought it sounded like a promotional stunt for a TV show. Tyrus believed that the Canadian government was taking notice of President Trump's tariffs and that O'Leary might be trying to capitalize on the situation.

"I think both of his watches are broken. Like, okay, there’s no 50 percent of Canadians willing to give up Canada? I mean, that’s their country. They’d be like 50 percent of Americans being like, yeah, we want to join the other side. It’s almost sounds like a promotional stunt for a TV show," stated Tyrus.

Historically, there have been movements in favor of US-Canada merger, but they have been met with significant opposition. Many Canadians have expressed loyalty to the British Crown and have been hesitant to abandon their national identity.

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Watch Kevin O'Leary on Shark Tank, which is currently airing season 16 on ABC.