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The Canadian Conservative trying to sweet talk Trump


Published on 2025-03-30 11:21:30 - BBC
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The article from MSN discusses Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, who is attempting to build a rapport with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Poilievre, known for his populist rhetoric, has been engaging with Trump's allies and has publicly praised Trump's policies, particularly on immigration and economic issues. This outreach is seen as an effort to align himself with Trump's brand of conservatism, potentially to gain favor with American conservative voters and to influence Canadian politics by adopting similar strategies. Critics argue that this move could be risky for Poilievre, as it might alienate moderate voters in Canada who are wary of Trump's polarizing style. However, supporters believe that aligning with Trump could help Poilievre in portraying himself as a strong, decisive leader in the mold of Trump, appealing to those disillusioned with the current Canadian government's policies.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/the-canadian-conservative-trying-to-sweet-talk-trump/ar-AA1BWmZ5 ]