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Remember the gay Treasury secretary made a bizarre statement about annexing Canada?
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He expressed support for the Canadian province of Alberta to declare independence from Canada and potentially join the United States.
Out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under criticism for his recent comments. He expressed support for the Canadian province of Alberta to declare independence from Canada and potentially join the United States. Bessent made these comments during an interview with a podcaster.
He described Alberta as a natural partner for the US, citing their resources and independent nature. Further details on this story are available from LGBTQ Nation, including the context of the interview and the administration's stance on the matter.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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