Trump Sets His Sights on a New 51st State

Photo: President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at a press conference, March 9, 2026. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Edith Olmsted. The New Republic – March 17, 2026.

Donald Trump is joking about making a new fifty-first state. The president took to Truth Social Monday night to celebrate—and take credit for—Venezuela’s victory in the semifinal round of the World Baseball Classic. “Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in the WBC (Baseball!) Semifinal. They are looking really great. Good things are happening to Venezuela lately! I wonder what this magic is all about? STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE?” he wrote. […]

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