When newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney left the White House May 6, the old phrase, “with friends like these, who needs enemies?” must have come to mind.

President Donald Trump brought Carney into the Oval Office for what was billed as a conversation among friends.

With the cameras rolling, Trump rejected Canadian exports, saying America does not want Canada’s cars, steel or aluminum, but would entertain the possibility of annexation.

“It would be a wonderful marriage,” Trump said.

Carney, in no uncertain terms, said Canada was not for sale.

“It won’t be for sale, ever,” he said.

“Never say never,” Trump responded. 

Meanwhile, in a nostalgic distraction, the president mused about reopening Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary to lock up America’s “most ruthless and violent offenders.” 

U.S. Congressman Jared Moskowitz of Florida pointed out the gigantic costs of maintaining Alcatraz in its current dilapidated state. 

“It’s a rust box,” said Moskowitz. “You need a tetanus shot just to walk in the building … do we still give tetanus shots or has RFK gotten rid of those? I can’t keep up.” 

And finally, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court approved Trump’s directive to remove thousands of transgender troops from the military.

“A man’s assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member,” the administration argued. 

Sparta Pride, a support organization for transgender and nonbinary service members, called the ruling, “the very definition of irreparable harm.”