What would happen if Canada became the 51st state?

President Trump has floated the idea of Canada becoming the next state to join the Union. But how it would change the U.S. politically if that happened? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett walks through a thought experiment.

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What would happen if Canada became the 51st state?

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