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Trump taunts Trudeau by calling him 'governor' of 'a great state'


Published on 2024-12-11 22:01:39 - CBC.ca
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  • President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, calling him a "governor" and referring to Canada as a "great state"
  • another suggestion by the incoming president that this country should be part of the United States.

The article from CBC News discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a speech at a rally in Iowa. Trump, while campaigning for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, mistakenly referred to Trudeau as the "governor" of Canada and criticized him for what he perceived as Trudeau's lack of respect towards him during his presidency. Trump recounted an incident where Trudeau allegedly made fun of him at a NATO meeting, which led Trump to cancel a planned meeting with Trudeau. He also made derogatory remarks about Trudeau's appearance and leadership, calling him "weak" and "ineffective." The article highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and Trudeau, reflecting broader themes of Trump's foreign relations and his approach to international diplomacy.

Read the Full CBC.ca Article at:
[ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-trudeau-governor-great-state-canada-1.7406226 ]
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