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A true statesman and leader. He would be welcome in Sweden.

Mr Trudeau is, simply, a Statesman. He speaks clearly and truthfully. Poor Americans, but they chose this.

To all moronic Americans look and learn - Trudeau is a true statesman. You have Trump and love Putin. We loathe all of you for allowing this idiot to get into power.

You may or may not like Trudeau but this was the true statesman speach. Listening to the orange bully with a kindergarten vocabulary last night....

Contrast this speech with what trump responds with. Insults the PM of Canada. By calling him governer Trudeau. Completely insulting and childish but what do you expect?. I just wish the rest of the worlds statesman started insulting trump the same way. A man child coward with the intelligence of a amoebe

I stand with Canada, Ukraine and all of our allies. Thank you for being a mature statesman and defending your country and its people. I am ashamed of our leaders and apologize that you have to even make this speech. ♥️

Trudeau is a true statesman. He is eloquent and respectable. He tells the truth and I believe him.

Much respect PM Trudeau. I’m an American with Canadian roots as my parents were born and raised in Alberta. Your message was spot on and I’m truly embarrassed and ashamed of our current leadership and the decisions they are making. I hope that someday they will come to their senses. In the meantime thank you for being a true statesman and leader in these difficult times.

I'm sure other more friendly countries will continue to trade with Canada, without penalties.\nTrump is not a diplomat, not a statesman, and not really presidential material; the US just didn't have much to choose from.

This is a true statesman, Canada, you are so lucky to have such an articulate, sensible and coherent leader.

How lucky Canadians are to have an articulate statesman who is not unhinged, and maybe the US will one day have a President like that. (US citizen)

Trudeau has had his up and downs in Canadian politics over the years, with the ever present divide between Conservatives and Liberals here in Canada, but one thing is for sure, he's a true statesman, who speaks with wisdom from the heart, and for that is respected around the world. Trump would be smart to take notes from Trudeau, a man with considerably more skill, etiquette and experience in the field of political leadership, both hear at home, and on the world stage.

The USA has fallen. It is now a Russian vassal. Trudeau is a statesman. World War III has already begun.

What a true Statesman!

A real statesman ❤??Do you think Dump could speak so well ?Thinking of his people and their needs, not his own or friends and family.

A true statesman! Very eloquent, intelligent speaker

What a brilliant statesman! I support Canadians ?%.

This guy is a real statesman, unlike the orange blobby.

What a brilliant presentation from the smart, civilized, reasonable, well raised, highly educated and well behaved and polite statesman, Justin Trudeau. Canadians have to be very proud.

That’s a real statesman and a real man! Trump and Vance are limp noodled wimps and are destroying our country! Dumb asses that voted for tRump/Vance or didn’t vote at all are dumber than a pile of ?

Dear America, here you can see how a real Statesman argues! I love that speech of Trudeau. Alienating your friends that helped you secure your hegemony over the world for the past decades is very Donald Dumb.

Pleased to see a TRUE statesman speak as opposed to the US gangster double act of Trump & Vance . America is loosing all its creditability worldwide .

Canadians should be proud of this articulate, principled and intelligent statesman. I hope our NZ politicians support and standby Canada and be more direct and clear in their criticism of Trump and his idiots.

Brilliant statesman! Thank you Prime Minister Justin Trudeau!

Trudeau is a strong statesman for Canada.\nAll the best for Canada in the fight against madness from the US.

Hey MAGA, this is how a great Statesman communicates. Compare this to the gibberish of your mediocre Salesman.

Well said. Now that is a leader and statesman.

A true statesman!!!

Now there's a real, respectable statesman. Not an ill-mannered narcissist and bully in a suit.\nThat was a great speach. I hope leaders in Europe take note. I hope our new administration takes note.\nCanada, you can be proud. Stand tall!\nSupport and best wishes from Germany

Trump that’s what a statesman sounds like, not an ignorant ,childish bully! You’re a disgrace!

Now that's a leader.Well done sir spoken like a true statesman who is loyal to his country and allies.

To any Americans watch PM Trudeau ... this is house a statesman and head of state speaks and behaves.\nNot the bozos leading your country. \n\nTo Canada, the Commonwealth and the world stands with you.

This is how a real statesman acts, behaves and speaks ...

This is a statesman.

The difference in tone contrasted against Cheeto Trump is respectful and measured. Like a true statesman

Hes such a good statesman

Compare Trump and Mr Trudeau purely on their demeanour and the words that they speak. Mr Trudeau has demonstrated here that he is a skilled statesman, he can speak coherently and powerfully. He's not spouting ridiculous insults in the face of Trump's tariffs. He may have fallen out of favour in Canada, but as a British citizen looking in, he stands head and shoulders above Trump and Vance. Thank you for your service Mr Trudeau.

If nothing else Trudeau is a true statesman and clearly articulated fact checking very unlike the POTUS who ridicules this notion as unnecessary!

This is a true leader and statesman. Trump is dickhead

What an absolute thorough statesman. Love you Justin Trudeau from Pakistan ♥️??

a brilliant speech from a brilliant statesman

Look at him, Donald Trump: \nTHIS man has got style, manners and intellect. This is exactly what a great statesman look like!\nGermany stands with Canada! ????♥️??

Level-headed, measured, amicable, educated, a real leader and statesman. Talking to an orange baffoon. I only disgree with Trudeau in one thing. Trump does dumb things cause he is actually dumb. And seeing that he is insulting people and allies left and right I personally would love for other leaders inventing fitting names for him paying him back in kind. Someone came up with Mango Mussolini, I had until now favored Orange Utan, but the Mango version is appealing. And lets face it, Trump's cabinet of circus freaks also literally begs to be ridiculed.

Washington State resident USAmerican citizen here. I love my many Canadian friends and neighbors. I will continue to speak and work for truth and justice, against the insane lies and damaging actions promulgated by our president and other horrible, greedy people who are destroying the good in my country. Thanks PM Trudeau, for modeling what a statesman and leader sounds like. DT won’t care, but perhaps some of his supporters here will.

Sad to see a statesman like Trudeau having to appease a spoilt narcissistic thug - but overall a great response by Canada

From Japan, to our friends in Canada.\n\nSurely, we in Japan will also be forced to face a trade war similar to what you, our Canadian friends, are experiencing.\nNo, perhaps it has already begun—perhaps we are merely on the verge of its full-scale escalation.\n\nCanadian friends, your leader has shown a resolute stance against the U.S. government. Please take pride in this. The American left will surely boo him harshly once again, but this is what a true statesman should be. With dignity and composure, he made a difficult decision—not because he wanted to, but because he had to—fully aware that it would bring pain to both nations’ citizens.\n\nCan our own Japanese leaders take such a firm and resolute stance? That, I do not know.\nBut I offer my deepest respect.\n\nAmerica is no longer a protective guardian to us.\nWe must defend our own nation by ourselves.\nThis has become clearer than ever.\n\nPeople of Canada, let us remain strong together.\n\nWith deepest respect and prayers from Japan.

This is how a Statesman speaks and behaves. Congratulations Canada on your leadership.

I know PM Justin Trudeau has had his critics but he is far more of a statesman than Trump or Vance could ever wish to be! Their actions are tantamount to treason and the great American citizens are being thrown under the bus.

His delivery was so clear and elegant in both English and French; Trump and Vance should learn. This is how a gentleman statesman behaves, especially if he's the representative of a country

A statesman vs a fake man