William Shatner Clearly Shares His Opinion on Donald Trump

William Shatner used a national TV appearance in early May 2025 to criticize talk of annexation between the United States and Canada. He suggested the United States should consider joining Canada. His remarks sparked immediate reaction online.

Fox News interview

Shatner appeared on Fox News with Jesse Watters. He urged Americans to “be our 11th province” and called the notion an unserious offer. He added, “Everybody is so serious about what is an unserious offer.”

When Watters noted President Trump’s persistence on the idea, Shatner responded sharply. He said, “At a certain point, persistence becomes insulting.”

Response on X

After critics pushed back, Shatner addressed them on X. He asked opponents to imagine how Canadians felt hearing such a proposal from a neighboring leader. His post urged critics to learn from that discomfort.

Earlier political comments

Shatner has criticized political figures before. In February 2016 he likened Donald Trump to an alien in human form. He compared Bernie Sanders to Mr. Spock and offered a harsh image about Hillary Clinton.

More than 100 people who worked on Star Trek signed a letter backing Hillary Clinton in September 2016. Shatner’s name was not on that list.

Post-election stance

After the 2016 election, Shatner said he preferred to remain cautious. He described himself as Canadian and apolitical. He added that he considered himself a guest in the United States and did not want to risk deportation.

Across years of comments and interviews, William Shatner has been clear in expressing his views about Donald Trump. His recent Fox News appearance reinforced that stance and reignited public debate on the topic.