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I never thought I’d live long enough to watch the fall of our American democracy. And I don’t say this lightly. When we begin these ill thought out and economically foolish trade wars; when we attempt to hurt our allies and neighbors and distance our self from our Democratic partners in favor of communist Russia, how can you say that our democracy is not in jeopardy. And we now have billionaires who are not responsible to the electorate, dictating policy in order to grow their enormous wealth even more and do so unchallenged with the protection of the government, does that not look like a country that doesn’t have long . And to these Republicans, who are spineless and care more about their job, their position and their pocketbook rather than their duty to their country and the constitution, how dare you. Disgrace.

I hope and pray that the US military that took their solemn oath to protect the people of the United States and our constitution both foreign and abroad will stand by their oath now as American needs you very very much to protect us from the dictator in the White House so please stand on your oath

I believe Trump is only concerned about making money at everyone's expense, he is a convicted felon that has no respect except for other dictators, Impeach NOW.

America has a dictator and he is full of himself and is a real loser. He is like putin both he and trump are criminals.

Trump's agenda:\n1. Destroy public institutions to place my followers and enrich my billionaire brothers. \n2.Ban all journalists who ask uncomfortable questions.\n3. Destroy our friends and allies.\n4. Protect killers' and dictators' interests.\n5. Make a great party with porn actresses and dance over ucranian and gaza citizens' bodies.

As a Canadian, I am proud of our leadership on the tariffs. We are polite people, but we refuse to be bullied. How can Trump treat our country this way when he cozied up to dictators? Well, my siblings who are Americans won't see me for awhile. I have to stand with my country. Proud to be Canadian. We as a country are united against tyrannical behavior.

México and Germany are with Canadá and Ukraine! ❤do not backdown to a imperialist fascist dictator!

That P.C. should’ve resigned\nNobody would have a problem, tariffs just because of him (Trudeau) is the dictator!!!\nLook what he done to his people during the Covid and he want to lecture us Americans. I can live with 25% tariffs.\nI feel bad for Canadians, not their government. There is no democracy.

Well said PM Trudeau ??Canadians are fighters and will not put up with any sh!t from a crooked criminal kleptocratic dictator who has no idea what it takes to be POTUS ??

The part that you people don't understand not to be rude. Donald has a mental illness. He's hurting his own USA people and he wants to be a DICTATOR! He wants to take the medical and food away from disabled. Poor people who does that. Only a mentally ill dictator. I could go on forever. I support Canada 100% and I'm very sorry but it's not going to change anything.

Little Castro needs to be quiet he's got nerve he's a dictator what he do to his citizens during covid what did he do to the truck drivers why is he there didn't he resign

We stand with Canada.\nTraitorRump values only dictators as friends. He needs a big dinner of skunk stew. BTW, Rump is NOT a smart guy.

Trump is the biggest bully in the world. If he was a child he would be reprimanded or undergo counseling. Here is a grown man acting like a bullying child and running rampant creating chaos. He is also selfish and evil.. he also reminds me of Roberto mussolini the dictator of Italy during the second world War. This man cares about nothing than himself. Hooray for Trudeau who is an articulate and eloquent speaker not the bumbling buffoon south of the border.

The sooner we Americans accept that Donald Trump is essentially batshit crazy and proceed to impeach the Orange Menace, the better off everyone in the world will be. Except of course, Russia. The more pressure great democracies as Canada exert upon Trump internationally, the more the U.S. economy (and Americans ourselves) will suffer. The more we Americans suffer, the more pressure will be exerted upon Trump domestically, and the more the U.S. Congress will bilaterally be pressured to impeach Trump. A lot of Canadians might not agree with me, but the Prime Minister is among the greatest democratic leaders of our time in contrast with the USA's new dictator-in-waiting. May God bless Canada and may God deliver the United States.

ThEy ThReAteNeD tO TuRn OfF OuR PoWeR aNd BoOeD oUr AnThEm. Literally STFU you threatened to invade our country for our resources and got into bed with a dictator. God americunts are stupid

Strong speech! Call a spoon a spoon. The US is directly supporting a dictator and attacking allies and friends. What do you do to a crazy dog?

Trump is aligning himself with the dictators because that is what he aspires to be. He is chipping away at the world order for a reason. He is not as daft as people assume he is.

And CNN and other US news outlets, why are you so hesitant to declare what is happening is a full on COUP? It is time to start calling it what it is, before you are forced to bend the knee and only report the propaganda approved by your dictator. It is a coup, you're losing the country.

He lies hey I have not forgot about the trucker convoy where u froze bank accounts cuz u don’t like what they said so your a dictator

You are the dictator.\nYou won't back down from a fight.That's why you took everyone's guns right???

Thank you Canada for standing up to our idiotic, wannabe dictator president. I hope for change as soon as possible and a renewed partnership with you.

Trudeau is a dictator. Look what he did during the plandemic. Liar. Corrupt to the core. And a black faced racist.

Trudeau you are a dictator and worship the CCP party in China the irony of this man's words

Zelensky and Trudeau are dictators. He does not speak for us Canadians.

Guys don't trust this clown Trudeau, he himself is a big dictator style person . He allowed all criminals , terrorists, drug cartels to grow exponentially in beautiful country Canada by just turning blind eye . All Americans asked is to stop those criminals but this clown is not willing to . \nCanada needs immediate elections

He doesn’t get it this economist. Tramp wants to be a dictator - hello McFly!!

Another useless war. Justine isn't popular nor are his words meaningful. Dictators defend dictators.

Cut off energy and water to the dictators now!!!!

First of all you Rogue Thug no good for nothing dictator you don't talk to the American people you go through our fearless leader who also does it back down if you want to talk to us he is our leader and he knows what he's doing and you know very well why the tariffs are imposed so don't act stupid and try to convince everyone

How much money does America give to Canada already. You are a dictator and need to step out of the way and let someone else who is really interested in the well being of the Canadian people and not his own interests.

Canada is a ship without a rudder. A soft post nation state with a foolish dictator in charge

I wonder how long it will be before dictator Trump takes a book out of Putin's and puts troops on the Canadian border.

Trump is a dictator and the sooner people realize it the more swiftly we can deal with it. If somebody doesn’t reach in and stop him it will become too late. His hope is to partner up with Putin and have the two countries work harmoniously. Imagine that Russia/USA almost has a ring to it. Trump is too stupid to know what he’s doing is going to result in his own demise. We can all see it coming I just hope somebody has enough balls to stop him

Trump is a dictator and the sooner people realize it the more swiftly we can deal with it. If somebody doesn’t reach in and stop him it will become too late. His hope is to partner up with Putin and have the two countries work harmoniously. Imagine that Russia/USA almost has a ring to it. Trump is too stupid to know what he’s doing is going to result in his own demise. We can all see it coming I just hope somebody has enough balls to stop him

Justin Trudeau has been forced to step down! \nCanada charges 25% tariff for all US goods exported into Canada! You notice how the ex Prime Minister doesn’t mention that this is a reciprocal tariff Canada charges us 25% for anything in the US export to them and some farm items they refuse to allow in their country! With that said! Justin Trudeau is a huge hypocrite, Tyrant, Dictator!

This is how we deal with dictators like trump and putin. This is what we have to do to stop this bullies.

Say what you want about Donald Trump, at least he’s never seized/frozen American citizens bank accounts for going on strike. Can’t say the same for socialist dictator Trudeau. ?‍♂️

Oh give me a break! Canada has been right along with the U.S on becoming friends with murderous dictators. Saudi Arabia for one. All the middle east folks, the warlords etc. Don't be fooled. All those people up there are not looking out for your best interests.

Trump is a bully picking on the weakest countries and makes friends with dictators like he wants to be!

Isn’t this the dude that froze truckers bank accounts because they were protesting? True dictator is ?? ?

???? idiot Zelenskyy is a dictator for stopping the president vote he’s not even president he’s time has expired, also trudoly your an idiot to, open your eyes people

Canada is not a friend of the United States, not with you in charge, Justin Trudeau??? step down resign Justin you fascist dictator

I was almost born in Canada but because of an thyroid illness they did not aprove my mom to come to Canada (late 50`s) So my dad and grandfather decided to stay in the Netherlands. I have a soft spot for Canada........ could have been my home country. Good luck to all of us against dictators and bullies in this world. Who would have thought this will happen after 80 years of peace after a terrible world war and now becoming a threath again because of a few, so called wise men but actually todlers that never want to give in.

This American stands with Canada. \nHit em back, Trudeau. He is not our king. He needs to go. Show the American people that voted for this Dictator that they made a huge mistake (again). ?

We Understand It's Not Canada❤ IT'S ALL ON THE DEVILS DICTATOR TRUMP/ VANCE/ MUSK/ ALL REPUBLICANS INVOLVED.

Trudeau is the most dictator evil pos lol this is rich

I detected NO LIES........... please don't say AMERICANS because all of us don't AGREE with the American dictator! So glad I BELIEVE IN GOD! everything this man said is CORRECT! GOD HELP US??

A guy who froze the bank accounts of his citizens because they protested one or another of his insane decisions.\n\nHe visited china or North Korea. He came home and told his people, Being a dictator (like china's and north korea's) would make it so much easier to govern.\n\nI have no interest in anything he has to say about anything.

Baby Castro dictator trying to be tough ???

Impeach the new dictator for the pepoles and the World... Trump is the new dictator ??