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Y’all believe this nonsense ? I thought this clown stepped down

Why is Trudeau talking? I thought Canada fired is dumb ass.

It's truly embarrassing to be a citizen of the US. I thought when 43 was lying about the justification of invading Iraq, it was a low point in national pride, but this administration has dragged every citizen into the same gutter as they lay.

I thought he was voted out, so why is he still crying ?

Trudeau! I thought he resigned for screwing things up there!

I thought this idiot resigned??

I thought this rat resigned? America will no longer be taken advantage of. We come first. Too bad so sad Canada

I'm American and I did NOT vote for this. Thank you for putting so much thought into a measured response.

Stop lieing to us its TRUDEAU THATS A DICTATOR AND SO IS ZELINSKI.... I THOUGHT YOU RESIGNED WHY ARE YOU EVEN SPEAKING FOR CANADIANS AT ALL ... GO AWAY

I thought Trudeau was out? Why is he still running his leftist mouth!!!!

Never thought I’d say a wet noodle like Trudeau is better than our president lol

Donald Trump is an accomplice of a war criminal. Russia has kidnapped 70,000 Ukrainian children. Russia invaded a sovereign country. This is the ultimate shame for the USA. I would never have thought that one day. Shame on America.

To Justin Trudeau, any thought to cut up Felon Musk's Canadian Passport, I bet he will slow down and tell his vice president trump to back off, he is causing everyone even his best friend to lose money, check out any deals he has in Canada and cancel, make them hurt then some reality might slap them and they can see this shit don't happen in 2025!!!

I really think he thought the Canadians would roll over and accept these harsh conditions. This is reality. Bullies do no not prosper. Candadians like other countries are slow to anger but...

I thought Trudeau was leaving office ?

Shout out to my fellow Americans that thought the the pres could bully another president like he did plumbers and Sheetrock contractors..bc he is “smart”. The other hammer from below , Mexico, will drop soon, too. Hang on. Great again. Just like you rallied for.

I am from Romania EU and i wish for a PM like Trudeau. I admire Canada and always thought Canada is a great country. Many of my friend's moved there and every time i speak to one of them always telling me how great the country is and how smooth the things are going when everybody gets to a common front

I thought the petulant boy king had stepped down due to his corruption? Now, he thinks he can lecture??

As much as I dislike Trudeau, I appreciate his candour and directness in his speech especially to Donald. It is also very pleasing to listen to someone who can eloquently articulate their thoughts.

maga shiteheads: this is how words are formed to make full sentences - quick and easy, to form a clear message. \never heard trump talk like a man? or even a teen? let me ask you.. someone who can barely form a thought and put it into words is, in your opinion, qualified to lead an entire country? because you're in the #FO stage, deservingly.

I thought Trudeau was resigning

Mr. Trudeau, don't waste your time to talk to Trump. Trump is that stupid thug who never makes sophisticated thoughts. Trump is playing some PC game, and people are of no worth for him. Neither american, nor any others. Trump is pathetic liar, who will keep doing stupid things. Presedency is just a game for that thug to have some fun in his otherwise senseless life.

Such a Liar. I thought you quit. Get outta here already

Well thought out speech. He even followed through with a sense of inclusion; when he was speaking directly to trump, he literally slowed down, lowered the level of his vocabulary, and spoke to him at the level of a child, clearly compensating so djt would understand through his cogniitive disability. See DEI is a good thing.

I thought Canadians wanted to kick him out of office... im so confused

I thought he stepped down as prime minister? When his people wanted to become the 51st state?

Here is another voice from Germany. Canada is a dream country in Europe. People like the Canadians, their independence and thoughtfulness. There are ideas that in this time of change we will find partners in Europe who represent our values ​​- welcome Canadians! - thx Mr. Trudeau for your strong words!

Think about this a minute. Trump invokes a tariff and the stock market drops. The rich buy up all this stock, while a middle class and poor suffer. He’ll get what he wants and pull the tariffs and stocks will rise, making him and his friends richer at the expense of all the hard working Canadians and Americans. Food for thought

Trump has done something id never thought id see. \n\nHe got all of us to agree with Tredeau.

I never thought I would see the day that the USA would be the only country in the free world without a president, and our identity as a trusted ally has been completely and irreparably destroyed

I am USA citizen! We stand with Canada! Please adopt me?. I’m truly saddened with what we are living now. I never thought in my lifetime. I will see my country regress in time it is hurtful.

Dear Mr. President Trump, would you please reconsider welcoming these wonderful fellow North Americans living in these TEN Canadian Provinces, not as the 51st State, but as TEN States, when being invited into the United States of America? These Canadian Provinces being Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.\n\nSuggested is to make Canada’s existing 10 Provinces into 10 individual United States States. Canada will benefit with a strong 10 State influence within 60 United States governance affairs. Benefits are 10 more States on a balanced display welcomed as 10 white stars within the beautiful United States of America field of Blue of our Flag. Other countries will see North America’s Great Power when 60 glorious States, when combined, and working well together, communicating best when communicating with each other only in English, when English is the United States official National Language. No more Government waste of having multi language signage. Another geologically considered North American country, Greenland, with 4 more territories may wish to add four more States, as well as the many existing United States Territories across the globe may desire Statehood. The Sun will never set on the United States. As for 10 Canadian States, think of the  benefit of 20 mostly conservative thinking U.S. Senators which equals a larger majority of conservative votes in the larger U.S. Senate when composed of 120 Senatorial political leaders. 120 U.S. Senators keep the Filibuster procedure balanced. 10 Canadian Provinces converted into 10 United States States equals many more conservative House of Representatives votes enhancing the conservative majority of political leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives. So many good reasons why Canada’s 10 Provinces, with a mostly conservative thinking population of thinkers, should be transformed into 10 new United States States, not just one United States. Yes....10 more States that is the helpful way forward for the United States to have a very dominant conservative thinking population of United States Congress Political Leaders, resulting in a long term more stable United States Congress representing 60 United States, thinking more conservative, thinking more logical, thinking more common sense thoughts, thinking more capitalist job creation thoughts, thinking more tax cut thoughts, are just some of the benefits of having 60 United States of America States on  display, and functioning efficiently going forward for all the World’s Countries to marvel at.

His people hate him and they have a right to. He is an embarrassment, I thought he was hiding after his last scandal.

I thought Trump said tariffs would be reciprocal, is he charging Canada more than they get charged by Canada?

Meanwhile he’s going to up the carbon tax the Canadian people are paying April 1st. Nobody is going to see these tariffs besides the Canadian government treasury. Even thought he’s trying to defend us he’s a donkey and most of Canada can’t stand him

Wait… I thought tariffs would hurt American consumers… that’s what all the liberal media outlets said. You mean, it affects the leader of another country too?? Why would JT be mad about American consumers paying more for Canadian products??? Someone must be lying?? could it be the liberals?

I’m American and never thought our despicable president would be so low as to alienate our dear friends to the north! Shame on maga and Trump supporters that gave him this power god bless Canada and god please don’t forsake our country we are not our leader!

I thought governor Trudeau already resigned ?. Surprised to see him on screen again. He's more worried about the people of USA than Canada which is already in crisis. ?

Who else thought Trump and Zelensky were on the point of having a punch up in the Oval office?

I thought you resined so why you are still talking

All Governor Trudeau talking about a non-existent trade War these are just tariffs and in any way shape and form a war? Canada's military is so underfunded by Governor Trudeau Canada would almost certainly lose any conflict at ever thought with America or any tier one adversary, my suggestion Mr Trudeau you need to exit stage left and make room for somebody who has the courage to deal with the Tangerine bird

The THING never thought it wil backfire , but he must keep his campaign alive. The tariffs will not impact on his millions , obtained from the ordinary Americans

I hope Canada And Mexico doesn't back down. Fucking hate Trump. Lies after Lies and guess what people defend him. Not My president people say. You voted for a dictator that lies through his fucking teeth, hes not going to change. Yall really thought him getting shot was the wake up call? That was his call for him being able to do no wrong, then they say oh you'd rather have Kamala? yes..... Yes I would..... look at our country idiots.... Not saying she would've been much better, but her team at least had common sense, trumps is a bunch of Rich sore losers who cant do nothing wrong.

He did exactly what I thought he was going to do the tariffs are targeting American farmers and food production we sell America 80 percent of our potash. I mean buckle up America your food is about to get a lot more expensive from the moment it starts growing till you buy it.

We in the EU should stand by Canada and offer whatever support is necessary, including financial grants if needed. We should also match Canada by imposing our own 25% tariffs on the same goods and services, acting as a force multiplier. If the ‘Mango Mussolini’ refuses to listen to reason, he must feel the consequences of these actions. Hang in there, Canada! You are an incredible tough people and while your country is mentally prepared for this trade war, the US have not given it a single thought… they will be surprised and the madman will fold

Just understand Americans you voted in a celebrity as your president you all knew he had no background for the job you all have souled your souls you have strayed away from God you all want the easy way out the shortcuts you all thought that voting him in would make everything easier would cut cost on everything but you we're wrong because God himself will not let you eacape your sins no matter how far you try to run no matter who you think you can bring in to get shortcuts God will not allow and its sad because trump wont hurt for this or pay for it no but the hard working Americans the ones who make this country Go not trump or any of his friends and all of those who believe in him and his agenda who will not be in heaven Amen

Europe stands with Canada, we are all astonished by learning that the ones whom we thought to be our biggest friends have betrayed us and made friends with a russian dictator. We will never forget this nor forgive this betrayal.... it will be written in history books.

I never thought I would agree with Trudeau 1 to 1

I thought this happened already. I swear the news cycle is so confusing now

I thought dude was out of office... doesn't he leave on March 9th?