Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced backlash for mocking Canada during a visit to the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont.

At the Haskell Free Library, which straddles both countries, Noem repeatedly stepped over the border line, declaring with a grin “U.S.A. No. 1” and calling Canada “the 51st state.”

Critics, including Canadian officials and social media commentators, condemned her remarks as insulting and unprofessional.

The stunt comes amid heightened U.S.-Canada tensions, with Trump imposing tariffs and openly suggesting annexation, prompting a strong response from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

    • ThePowerOfGeek
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      3112 hours ago

      Yes. Please arrest her and lock her away.

      • Miles O'Brien
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        1411 hours ago

        And if anyone shows up to take her back, lock them up too.

        If you need help defending against any terrorist activities by an opposing nation, let me know, I will happily defend the free world from fascism.

          • @Cort
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            33 minutes ago

            One more crack like that and you’ll get an all expenses paid vacation to the pattern buffer

            • @[email protected]
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              22 hours ago

              Don’t threaten me with unmitigated immortality via lossless duplication, you charming Federation malcontent.