Trump galvanized Canada despite or because of the '51st state' comment, which strengthened Trudeau's position rather than weakening it, demonstrating the counterintuitive effects of Trump's provocations.
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Stephen BannonEvidence Quote
“Does he understand that he revived Trudeau's party in Canada with the idiocy of the 51st state?... is it a potentially really good thing? Certainly. Beyond doubt.”
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The world in flux and Trump’s role in a new equilibrium - Stephen Kotkin Lecture - Apr 25— Nathan WatsonCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:23:45 AM
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