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There yea go trudeau not a big fan of you but these are the balls everyone's been waiting for . Screw America

I am not a fan of Trudeau, but no one doubts his spine when it comes to threats to the country. America isn't leading anymore, it's trying to destroy its allies and instead forms alliances with dictators. Try to annex Canada and get ready for 40 million insurgents.

A couple of things.\n\n1. Great that he basically called Trump an idiot.\n2. He blew up Trump's lies about fentanyl coming in calimly and with facts.\n3. He did not call Trump 'President' when addressing him. He simply called him Donald. No title, no respect.\n\nNot a fan of Trudeau, but he was absolutely spot on with this. Go to hell, Donald Trump.

?? here. Sure, we have our differences internally. Sure, we have problems. But oh my, in my many years of experience I have never seen Canadians united the way we have become as a result of threats eminating from the US. For this, we are putting our differences aside and uniting as one. I’m not a Trudeau fan, but he speaks - very well - for our nation.

Hey world when the it hits the fan . Don’t ask the USA for help. Just end this war doesn’t mean Trump is with Russia . Trudeau why are you all of a sudden being a leader. Your own country can’t stand you

As a Canadian, I am not a fan of Trudeau, but he spoke well and thoughtfully today.

I’m not a fan of Trudeau but he speaks in a calm rational manner. He is polite but firm. I’m an American and although I agree with some of Trumps ideas, being rude and not thinking things through before acting, is inexcusable. We have enemies all over the world and now we have even turned our friends against us. The drug problem is an American problem, not Canada or Mexico. We can’t keep guns from entering Mexico, arming the cartels, how can we expect the Mexican government to keep drugs out of America?

I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but I must say, what a great, articulate speech. What a nightmare 4 years of orange baby.

I’m not a Trudeau fan, but I have to applaud how’s he’s spoken through this entire thing. The kinda leaders needed, instead of an emotionally charged loser.

I was never a fan of Trudeau but I applaud him here. Canada was pushed to edge so they are pushing back.\n\n??

I'm not a fan of Justin Trudeau by any means, HOWEVER... Hearing his speech just now filled me with pride to be Canadian and standing up to the new autocratic fascist government of our southern neighbour. I've watched over the last +/- 40 days the UnUnited States of America devolve into Russia's lap dog, with Putin's excrement on Orange Man's face on a near daily basis. I hope that whatever good people left down there can rise up and take back their country ASAP, otherwise the entire world will suffer the catastrophic consequences!

I’m not a Trudeau fan but is obvious that US declared war on Canada. Why? Just sick minds know the reasons and they can come with a multitude of false accusations.

Not a fan of Trudeau, but excellent speech..even made me feel like voting for him.

I am not a huge Trudeau fan, but that was a great speech!

As a Canadian who is not a fan of Trudeau, this was very well said and powerful.

I gotta say that I'm not a liberal nor have I been a particular fan of Justin Trudeau... but today (and for the last few weeks) I've been quite impressed by my Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. This Canadian supports a vast and vicious trade war against the United States. I do not have any hatred for the American people but I do have nothing but contempt for Trump and his band of traitorous scum! I wouldn't have dreamed that our closest friend and ally could be siding with an enemy proclaimed (Russia) against democratic nations. Trump represents an existential threat to democracy everywhere and must be put down by the American people like a rabid dog!

You know there's an old saying that I'm sure Trump is very wise about you keep your friends close and your enemies closer I would say the way Canada is talking they consider us an enemy look at all these other countries that suddenly lined up against America who bailed all of them out of World War II and who brought down the Berlin Wall that shows how thankful you are and America's been paying the highest of the EU and the United Nations than any of you chicken countries I would just laugh at all of you you don't get it and all these comments are from Liberal Democrats who hate Trump it's real obvious that's who his fan base is Trudeau the little boy from the north who's not smart enough to come in from the cold poor guy he's in for a rude awakening she thinks he's going up against America and that we believe any of his BS

Not a fan of Trudeau but compared to this clown in the white house he's a breath of fresh air

I am not Trudeau's biggest fan by any way, shape, or form...\n\nBut he nailed it here. Wish he'd showed leadership like this for years before agreeing to step down, but better late than never.\n\nThe North will never f*cking bend the f*cking knee.\n\nIf you come for us we will come for you too.\n\nWarrior peoples don't cower from fights.\n\nCanadians are warriors, see our involvement in any war for proof.\n\nWake up, America, there's a Russian boot on your neck.

I’m no Trudeau fan, but lowkey I’m happy he’s getting the opportunity to show us some spine & hopefully leave on a higher note (for himself at least!)

I am not a fan of Trudeau but the difference of quality and diplomacy compared to orange clown Trump is just immense

I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but I'm proud of him for standing up for Canada.

I’m Canadian. I’ve not been a fan of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the past, but he is the man for the moment and I’m so proud of him right now! Articulate, thoughtful, calm and firm. Exactly what a true leader should be. To my American neighbours: this is what leadership looks like. Bringing the country together,not tearing it apart??

I think this was probably the best speech I’ve heard from Trudeau. I’m not a fan of his, but I admire the way he has handled this and stood up for us. I’m deeply touched by the amount of support we are receiving from around the world and especially from our US brothers and sisters. ❤️??

As a Canadian I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but this was good.

Canadian here (NS): Not the biggest Trudeau fan the last couple years.. buuuut he is hands down more a world class leader of his country than trump every could be right now or ever in the future now. What a shitshow. Trudeau REITERATED the wall street journal's words.. dont spin it like trudeau just name called him out of the blue in the hopes to insite something else. Look INWARD (cough*trump*) and fix your shit. Remember these days my american friends.

Not a fan of Trudeau but he is 100 % correct here.

Wow, the comment section is a bunch of paid Trudeau fan girl trolls. Sickening.

Not a trudeau fan but you screwed with the wrong people\n\nElbows up

Canadian here: Not a fan of Justin Trudeau but this response is admirable. And it is just step one. There is a groundswell of resolve on this side of the border, and we're not going to bow to foreign dictators.

i am not a trudeau fan but i am 100 percent behind him.

I was never a fan of Trudeau, but this was an exceptional speech, and I respect him for refusing to kowtow to Trump.

As a Canadian, I am not a big fan of Trudeau but I must say this was a good speech. Too bad Donald doesn’t care. BTW Maker’s Mark is one of my favorite brands. I guess I will have to quit it at least for a while. ?

Not the biggest fan of Trudeau but respect to him for holding his ground

Not a fan of Trudeau but at this moment I have no choice in the fight against Trump. Go Justin go

Trudeau, the man who froze worker's bank accounts for having a different opinion to him, is talking about how others behave?\n\nAnd of course the fans of CNN are all completely brainwashed. This comment section is the epitome of insanity.

Never been a huge fan of Trudeau, but the look in his eye and the words he uses actually makes me wanna cry. This guy is amazing so passionate so Canadian. Never back down to the Orange Blob

I'm irritated. Re Trudeau's speech this morning, I want to comment on it. I want to say that I'm not a Trudeau fan, but his response to Trump this morning was excellent and I'm impressed. However... EVERY damn CBC YouTube page has comments turned off. WTF?

No fan of Trudeau's liberal policies. But this is a coherent understandable speech that agrees with all sense of logic reasoning. Best wishes for the Canadian people from The Netherlands

I am Canadian and by far not a fan of Trudeau, but he is absolutely right. I stand with my country and our Prime Minister.

not a fan of Trudeau, but this was a solid decision and the communication is diligent + commendable

I'm American, and while I've never been a huge Trudeau fan, that was an articulate, well-reasoned speech. Fantastic.

I’m generally no fan of Trudeau but I’m with him on this…these Tariffs are stupid. I don’t know why we have to do this to them and ourselves…these amount of Fentanyl that comes in from Canada is tiny compared to Mexico

I’m not a fan of Trudeau but Damm that was a good!

By now, Trudeau has more fans abroad than before all this happened. People around the world would like to see their leaders act like this.

Even as a Canadian who is not a fan of Trudeau I must say this is the best speech he’s given. I’m proud that Canada is standing strong against the USA right now. Well done Trudeau.

I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but he spoke wonderful here clear and to the point.

As a Canadian, I am not a fan of Trudeau as I am a Conservative and his far left policies have made us far too reliant on the US. But I respect how he spoke today. It was a fine moment for him. Hearing him call Donald dumb was particularly enjoyable.

Putin: lying, murderous dictator\nTrump: lying, rapist, felon, wannabe dictator\n\nI can see why they're friends\n\nNot a fan of Trudeau but he got this speech right ??

Awesome! I never been a great Trudeau fan, but what a speech!. My respects to all canadians and their President.