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I think the point is to damage alliances so that Americans can become open to the idea of being hostile towards former allies. If he had just declared war on Canada soon after taking power, it likely wouldn't happen. People would have refused and fought it. Then congress might not have supported it. And even if they did, the military or many people in the military may not have accepted it. Also, the world would have turned on the US even harder than it is now. He needs to reposition Canada as an enemy. Same with Mexico.
Even beyond war, it allows him to justify realigning with dictators and fighting against the free world.
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