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Time to stand up against Bullies

I remember when we had a president that could speak in complete sentences without any name calling and pointing fingers at everyone else. Canada, you are doing exactly what you do when you see a bully, you stand up and fight back. As an American, I’m so embarrassed by trump’s behavior but sadly I am not surprised.

We're with you Canada. We don't want this, either. Because you are a gentleman, like all presidents should be, you can't call him what he really is, a bully, spoiled brat, and incompetent Douch bag. Unfortunately we don't have a gentleman in the White House.

The POTUS does not know how to speak without bullying, lying, spewing misinformation. Trump does not like any country that is a Democracy.

Donald Trump is a Bully and he enjoys Bullying other countries and people

Trump was telling his MAGA Republicans that Canada is not a viable country without USA and that they subsidize Canada - Does trump know the difference between trade deficits, surplus and subsidizes??? I have never heard such an UNINTELLIGENT Leader as Trump - someone who is actually a Leader of Country - he is either ininformed or an outright LIER ?? How can anyone with even half a brain vote for that to represent them?? And now we also witness he is a BULLY. Unbelievable!!!!

I don't blame you! It's the only way to try to stop a BULLY! Too bad us U.S. citizens will pay for the consequences but I don't know what else will work to wake up our MAGA ???

Our government does not care about disabled, elderly, or anyone except his billionaire buddy's and giving the m tax breaks, this man spea9is a real president no name calling g, no threats, no bullying no blaming Biden, Obama

Uhhh Orange Man gon' be fuming about someone calling him out, on the global stage, with facts AND basically calling (and showing) him DUMB with such a class in front of the world.\nWell Done!! That's how you handle bullies.

Only a bully fights his friends when afraid of his enemies.

Trump does not speak for all of us. He only won by 48 percent. We understand your response because you have to stand up to a bully.

Americans stand with Canada, not bullies ? ??

I wish the USA had an adult to lead it like Canada and not a bully who acts like a spoiled child that needs a time out. Trump just go golfing every minute of every day for the next three years and leave the American people to live with the world.

America being a bully today - still gas lighting that the world is the culprit.\nGrow up America you are not invincible.\nAnd without the Free World, you are nothing but as despotic as Russia, China, and North Korea.\n\nStand for Freedom, Free World.

Trump the bully has chosen the irresponsible path so bring it on

As an American, there is nothing I want to see more than countries like Canada who hold their ground and do not allow Donald trump and his government bully them. Hopefully this will end soon and the damage can be minimized

I'm happy that Canada show some backbone back ! Trump is a bully and prays on the weak ! You must be hard to not get targeted

We applaud you for doing the right thing!!! Trump is a bully and a convicted criminal who is the WORST PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD!!! \nThank you for standing up for the people!!!!!

Sock the American bully in the pocketbook. He only understands the color of green.

Unfortunately for you Trudeau, you’re talking to a crazy, stupid and bully person ?

I am an American standing with Ukraine and Canada if anyone can stop this War it will be Canada and Ukraine and many other Countries standing up for Ukraine we have alot of bullies in our Country the USA especially Trump and I hope it all comes back and bites him in the ass and he goes down real hard he is a number 1 Moran

Unfortunately Trump befriends bullies and alienates friends and neighbors. In 2026 we will have midterm elections. That will be the time to make a necessary change and I trust Americans will vote.

I'm sorry Trudeau. This is what a strong Prime Minister looks like. Standing up for our country, not bowing down to a bully and his every demands.

Trump is a bully it was never about the opioid crisis because he doesn’t give a crap about people we are not against the people of America, it’s your president. That’s the bully and all his caucus.

As an American I am so disheartened about things going on at the White House. A lot of us didn’t vote for this mess and their stupidness. I am so unhappy and disgusted. Donald Trump needs to be in jail not sitting in White House being a demanding bully. This is a nightmare, the last 2 months have been a nightmare. Look how elegant Canda, Mexico and Pres Zelensky are being. He was suppose to be making America great again. What a joke!

Great speech Prime Minister. Thank you. And Donald does not deserve to be called President or even the respect to be called Mr. Trump. He is not. He is a Bully. I am glad you called him Donald. I am sure a lot of people have another name for him right now. I am a proud Canadian. I do not blame the American people. Just those who put Donald in power and those who work with him and support him. I love the US and hope and pray we will get through this together.

????????4??\n\nThat.. was a Brilliant speech ???\nFrom the UK, stay strong, don't back down to a bully.. Bravo

As an American I support Canada's stance. They are standing up to a bully and we need more brave leaders to do the same.

Trudeau is a real leader not a blustering and inarticulate bully like Trump. An excellent speech.

You’re doing the right thing, Mr. Prime Minister. As an American Veteran, it breaks my heart that we are treating our closest friends and allies with such contempt. The current U.S. administration is a shameful embarrassment to Americans. I love Canada almost as much as I love my own country. Stay strong and keep standing up to the senile bully in the White House - for ALL of us. ??❤️??

American here. Those of us who aren’t part of the Trump cult apologize so badly for this. We hate this. We are heartbroken to see our country kick its allies to the curb and be a bully to impress Putin and Russia. And we are afraid of what’s to come. Please teach Trump and MAGAs a lesson in both economics and what it means to be an honorable good person again.

American here, dont be bullied by Don the Con and his sidekicks!!!

It’s about time someone stood up against this obnoxious bully

I sure wish we had a leader like canada. We have a mentally unfit old man in charge of our country. So happy canada is not backing down to the bully donald. I wish i could go live in canada untill the imature child 4 yrs. Is past. So sorry to you canada for what this immature bully is doing. So sorry for a convicted felon, sexual predator, has done to the countries.

GO PM Trudeau! We are in dire straights here in the US and need you to do whatever you need to in order to help us! STAND UP TO THE BULLY! And, please know, the citizens of the US (at least half of us, likely more) DO NOT want this trade war! God help us!

Keep standing up Canada true untited states citizens support you. Do what you need to do to fight back against this bully felon.

This is how a President acts. Not a stupid bully like the clown sitting in the White House.

Trudeau won back some points in the past Month as he's facing the biggest bully on the surface of this planet.

Great speach.........good luck america, come on europe lets follow and tell that nation we are not into bullys

That’s my Prime Minister! Proud to be a Canadian always, but especially today. His counterpart in the US is a bully and a sexual predator.

From Ireland, God bless Canada. We stand with you against bullies. May goodness and kindness prevail.

Thank you, Prime Minister Trudeau!❤ American citizens need the strength of foreign leaders to stand up to these bullies. I’ve done what I can and I’m tired. God Bless You! From Virginia.

I love this guy. I like anyone who stands up against bullies. He’ll drive the economy into the ground

I hope this leads to the downfall of the United States. For 100 years it has bullied the planet and -- ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. The world is tired.

Trudeau has had many accusations thrown at him for many yrs and none of them positive. That said, I for one salute the first world leader to stand his ground, speak the truth and not pander to Trumps bullying strategy. I have not witnessed any other world leader speak in this manner. I’ve witnessed many leaders pandering to an ego that is unbelievably narcissistic and quite simply inexplainable to me. \n\nMr Trump, this is not a reality tv show this is reality! The slogan he created ‘Make America Great Again’ is quickly becoming ‘Making America Alone’.

Trump is a bully running this country into the ground

He is not smart, he is an illiterate bully

Never thought I’d say this but well done Trudeau. About time someone stood up to that bully and the narcissistic American people

Respect from Australia, this is exactly what Canada should do, stand up to this bully. I don't think you should bother trying to negotiate with him, Trump is a liar and a fool and talking to him is a waste of time, he's too stupid to understand. When the US slaps you, slap them back. I sincerely hope to see Mexico respond in the same way, slap Trump back twice as hard.\n\nIf the US wants to go kissing Putins ass, go on, but don't try to force the rest of us to kiss his ass with you.\nIf the US wants to find savings in government #DefundElonMusk a filthy rich man receiving government aid, he's sucked up $38 billion, that's government waste in the extreme.

over the last few days watching world leaders. Our USA President and VP are unprofessional and bullies.