Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., chided Canada over its call in support of statehood for Palestine, telling Newsmax on Thursday the country is making efforts to secure a trade deal "really complicated."
Canada on Wednesday announced it's planning to recognize the state of Palestine in September. President Donald Trump responded early Thursday that Canada's stance "will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them."
Marshall joined "National Report" to say Canada's not being "very helpful" with Friday's deadline to secure a trade deal.
"Well, look, I think Americans are tired of the killing in Gaza, that Israel needs to end this war one way or another. We need to stop this famine," Marshall said.
However, "Canada is making this really complicated. They're hamstringing President Trump, and I would ask our friends in Canada, what type of statehood are they talking about?" Marshall said.
"If you look at Palestinians' past, they've been a failed government. They paid no attention to water, to sewers, to schools, to the economics of their country. I've been over there, and it's a disaster right now. Instead, they focused on chaos, on terrorism," he added.
"So I don't think that's a viable solution right now. Again, I think President Trump, if anyone can solve this, I think it's going to be President Trump. And what Canada is doing there is not very helpful for the cause," said Marshall.
On a different subject, Marshall was also asked about Starbucks' Wednesday announcement that it is moving forward with a health and wellness innovation, including a protein cold foam and coconut water-based beverages.
"Look, I think they're more interested in marketing than they are making America healthy again. I'm not sure what they're up to here," Marshall said. "I appreciate them hopping on the bandwagon. I'm absolutely committed to making America healthy again."
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