Trump Claims He Runs 'the World' as He Hints Canadians Should Elect Him as Prime Minister

President Donald Trump stirred controversy by suggesting on Truth Social that he should be elected Prime Minister of Canada, claiming in a separate interview that he already "runs the world."

Canadians head to the polls Monday to choose between Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative firebrand Pierre Poilievre. The election unfolds against a backdrop of rising U.S.-Canada tensions, fueled by Trump's aggressive trade policies, including steep tariffs on Canadian goods and energy, and his calls to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state..

In an interview published Monday with the The Atlantic, Trump doubled down on his global ambitions, declaring that during his second term, he is not only "running the country" but also "running the world."

"The first time, I had two things to do — run the country and survive; I had all these crooked guys," Trump said. "And the second time, I run the country and the world."

Additionally, on the eve of Canada's pivotal election, Trump posted a message encouraging Canadians to elect a leader who would slash taxes and integrate the country more closely with the United States. The president falsely claimed the U.S. heavily subsidizes Canada and floated the idea of eliminating the border entirely, The Hill reported.

His comments have sparked backlash north of the border, with Canadians canceling vacations to the U.S. and rallying behind Carney's warnings that Canada's independence is under threat.

As the election unfolds, both Carney and Poilievre have vowed to renegotiate trade deals with the U.S., though Trump's rhetoric could further strain diplomatic ties regardless of the election's outcome.