Justin Trudeau made headlines this week with a bold message seemingly aimed at Donald Trump. After Canada’s hockey team defeated the U.S. 3-2 at the 4 Nations Faceoff in Boston, Trudeau posted on X: “You can’t take our country. And you can’t take our game.”

His statement comes after Trump allegedly made comments about annexing Canada, reportedly calling it the “51st state.” Team USA boss Bill Guerin told *The Athletic* that Trump even discussed this with American hockey players before the game.

On Truth Social, Trump appeared to downplay the claims, praising the players: “I have great respect for hockey players… Just go out and have a good time tonight.”

Meanwhile, Trudeau’s concerns about Trump’s intentions may run deeper. According to *The Daily Beast*, he was overheard in a closed-door meeting warning that the U.S. is “very aware of our resources” and that Trump’s talk of annexation is “a real thing.”

While Trudeau’s public stance is defiant, reports suggest he may privately see Trump’s remarks as more than just rhetoric.