«I never intended to make Greenland the 51st state. I want to make Canada the 51st state. Greenland will be the 52nd state. Venezuela could become the 53rd,» said Trump.
At a closed dinner of the Alfalfa Club in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump jokingly announced the expansion of the country by adding three new states. The American leader, speaking in a stand-up format, said he did not plan to seize Greenland, but would prefer to buy it.
Trump also told the new candidate for the head of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, that if he does not lower interest rates, the president will sue him. Later, the American leader told journalists that it was an evening of humor.
'But I hope he lowers them,' he noted.
According to those present at the dinner, Trump made several inappropriate jokes at the expense of his political opponents. For example, as WP writes, he referred to Senator Elizabeth Warren as 'Pocahontas,' implying her claims of Native American ancestry.
The President of the United States also mentioned that Condoleezza Rice was present in the room and said that he always considered her the first female president.
'I never in my life thought that Joe Biden would outpace her,' he added, hinting that the real female president is former First Lady Jill Biden.
In addition, Trump joked about the documentary film about his wife Melania, noting that there is no 'Trump' in its title.