Senior Canadian diplomat compares Trump’s Golden Dome missile program to a ‘protection racket’

WASHINGTON - The US missile defense program "Golden Dome" will not be operational until the end of US President Donald Trump's term, writes The Guardian, citing well-informed sources.

Canada supports Golden Dome, considers joining US in defence project

Trump last week detailed his ambitious effort to build a shield to protect the US from threats including ballistic missiles, hypersonics and cruise missiles.

Canadian Ambassador: Trump Offer Looks Like 'Protection Racket'

Rae responded on X that the deal appeared to be unacceptable. In another context this would (be) called a 'protection racket.'

Senior Canadian diplomat compares Trump’s Golden Dome missile program to a ‘protection racket’

Canada's ambassador to the United Nations compared U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program to a "protection racket" on Wednesday after Trump said America's northern neighbor could pay $61 billion to join the program or it could be free if the country agrees to annexation.

Canadian ambassador likens Trump Golden Dome comments to ‘protection racket’

Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae on Wednesday compared President Trump’s recent comments about the “Golden Dome” missile defense program to a “protection racket.”

Canada rips Trump's 'protection racket'

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada's ambassador to the United Nations compared U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense program to a "protection racket" Wednesday after Trump said America's northern neighbor could pay $61 billion to join the program or it…