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Just to be clear.....nobody, absolutely nobody, besides the uneducated maga's, thinks that Trump is smart in any way. Justin is just being extremely polite.

As a Canadian, I encourage viewers to understand that PM Trudeau was turfed out by his own party and has ZERO credibility, despite his parading around the globe as if he is still Prime Minister of Canada. Our problem in Canada, is a complete lack of vision and initiative on the part of our political leadership, going all the way back to the years of Reagan and Mulroney.

who need tv shows when we've got American politics ? ? ?

The American media is just catching up. The Canadians have been planning since December after his first comment about the 51st date. To reject Americans who have voted for him and their states of products. This is just an extension of what the people are demanding from their political officials up therereally don’t know much about anything outside of America. Do we it’s because of the kind of media we have and now it’s completely tilted.

I'm 51 years old and this isn't the first bickering with our southern neighbors. We had political and economic differences. We found common ground for the future. \nThis time, in my family and circle of friends, it's different. This time the attack is more personal, saying we're worthless and disrespecting our country. \nI hope things will calm down. Uncertainty is never good for either economy.

When are political leaders going to wake and.realise Trump is making excuses as a means to destroy the US for Putin?

From Europe: Europeans strongly support Canada. Having visited Canada several times, I can fully attest to its natural beauty. The remarkable unity demonstrated by Canadians across the political spectrum in their opposition to the current U.S. administration is really inspiring. We should now be strengthening the Canada-Europe relationship, establishing free and unrestricted trade between our regions.

Trump is a sick person. Worst US President EVER. With his politics (also Russian friendly), he will let the USA fall into Nirvana. Shame on you Trump!!!!

Get out of here you traitor. Canadians follow usa politics more then the average American themselves. Trudeau needs to go to jail. He's literally out of office in a few days he should have no words at all

If you are polite why are those two dudes behind you kissing your asshole still?

Hey Justine why don't you quit politics and go back doing what you do best: WEARING BLACKFACE'.

Caaaaareful tough guy. Like Trump told Zalinsky .....you have ZERO cards. Trudeau has been trying to ignite hatred against the Trump party since day one. Trying to look tough in front of Canadians. Then he goes to Marlago and sucks Trumps dyck and leaves eith his tail between his legs. Socialist leaders are all done. Their politics are dead. Leftists have destroyed everything in their paths for 70 years now. The only people left that are.....left.....is the Governments and the LGBT

God must be nice to have a political leader who isnt cringe and embarrassing.

i hate that people say being polite is a good thing. that's obedience not respect.

I lived in Canada for nine years. Canadians are not polite at all. This is a stereotype from TV shows. Thanks to God, I left this country.

Polite fighters, GO CANADA !

Putin has played Trump like a dumb orange fiddle. America, educate your people better. Too many of you , and I’ve worked with Americans for decades, know nothing of world politics or history except for the American dream mythology. Democrats need to learn how to run an election.Yes, Putin is rubbing his little paws together because he has destroyed post-World War II stability. America take your country back. Republicans, who are still sane, take your party back. History, if there is one, will not be kind to the Magas.

Funny telling - because harshly words always using Trump and what you USA expect , because ‘this message was very much polite and professional sent to Americans. Trump not knowing to speak with diplomacy and respect for others !

TRUMP TRUDEUA 2016.... Trudeau inherited a strong economy from Harper. No talk of tariffs destroying Canada. It took a decade of poor liberal leadership.. to get Canada to the point that he's right.. tariffs woudl destroy Canada. That is what a decade of liberal/democrat leadership does to Canada's economy. Trudeau is a weak leader. His strongest points were thrownig not one, not two, but THREE women, three ELECTED EXPERIENCED WOMEN... telling them to step aside. A MAN FROM WEF IS COMING THROUGH! Carney's greatest strength will be stepping over the political corpses of women so an UNELECTED INEXPERIENCED MAN can lead.

The ambush of Zelensky by drumph was personal, and not political! Zelensky refused to open a farcical investigation into Joe Biden. Drumph's perfect phone call asking Zelensky to just say that Biden was being investigated led to Drumph's first impeachment! He hates Zelensky, and will never help him! He's using politics to cover up his personal vendetta! He's mentally ill, and sicker than you think!

Politics, yayyyyy…

President Trump is guilty of treason at the highest level and is in process of destroying the USA economically, politically and tainting democracy. The “American Dream” has become the “American Nightmare.”

Wow! Now that's a leader! Canada - I envy you! My limp as lettuce UK/EU leaders lilt in Trudeau's shadow. What I just saw was an awesome display of political oratory. A man truly passionate about his people and standing up for them eloquently and with force.

As an American who supports justice, integrity, and respect.. to watch this fear/ego charged charade makes me sick and ashamed at what this country has become: a political scam aimed at taking far more than is given, lies stacked on top of lies and a global deception scheme that risks the livelihood of every single citizen. We can’t go on like this. This administration will destroy America before the end.

Of course it's CNN. Trudeau, you do not represent Canadians. You have destroyed Canada and only now because of Trump you are dealing with the horrid fentanyl problem that is killing our communities. You have not fixed our health care system nor our political system. YOU NEED TO JUST GO, STOP YOUR EGO DRIVEN LAST GASP AT LEADERSHIP. You prorogued our own government, basically shut down debate and decision making in Canada while you parade yourself around the global world. NOW YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT CANADA FIRST, when a short two months ago you were pushing Canada for the past 9 years as a post national state. You are posturing and have no credibility in Canada or globally. YOU DID NOT WORK WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP, YOU CAME UP WITH NO PLAN BASED ON WHAT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE U.S. YOU JUST WANT TO PREEN AND SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA AND SKIRT AROUND RESPECTFUL NEGOTIATIONS WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP BECAUSE YOU ARE MANIPULATING TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. Just take that walk Trudeau and be gone, you have 3 more days and then we do not want to see you again.

The Wall Street Journal is just being polite, the guy is not smart, he's a moron. I knew it ever since he went down the escalator.

Trudeau took pains to distinguish between everyday decent Americans just trying to get by and their unhinged government which is leading them into economic and political ruin. As a Canadian who has traveled extensively in the US, and has friends there, I hope American citizens can save themselves.

Wondering how l can get political asylum in Canada!

As an American and stock investor, I firmly believe that Canada should just ban the export of goods, services and energy products to the US and increase their trade with other countries with the condition that trade will be unbanned once the entire GOP is removed from political power in all three branches of the US. They would be removed either willingly or not within days if not hours.

Canada says do not mistake our politeness for weakness....

I like that line we are polite but we will fight. That sounds like it can be a rap song .give ne a beat ?

It is so amusing that bots have been employed in full force to ensure all the comments are giving a shoulder to the PM to cry on. He at least finds himself useful after attacking mindlessly countries in the world whose security he has no business endangering .\n\nPOTUS is doing what is best for his country and his steps are revolutionary and will cause some pain in the beginning but the population at large should exercise patience and understand he is the only who can get them out of the abyss and also ensure all the people exploiting Usa for their wealth and support don’t do so \n\nPeople have been using USA to their advantage and here is a man who makes sense with his strategy \n\nThis PM speaks as if his tariffs are going to shake up supplies to USA \nHe seems to be living in a dream . Anyway he is going to be out soon \n\nAmericans hang out with POtUs . He is tough less tactful and polite but he means business

Blistering speech ?. This guy is a political failure. Nobody outside of western news media takes him seriously.

I'm sorry, Canada. I don't have much, but tell me where I can help. We are the closest allies, and should be best of friends. Canda is beautiful, and the people are awesome, friendly and polite. I mean, Molson is not so good, but y'all are awesome. GOD BLESS CANADA. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.

Trudeau has done more for us as Prime Minister since he stepped down than the whole time he was Prime Minister. Canadians love Americans and Trump's bullying is causing this political fallout, dividing our best friends and neighbors.

I'm Canadian - never been a fan of JT. But hearing him speak today made me proud. He's right - Canadians are polite easy going, but if you push us too far, we will retaliate. I hate this - I love America and have American friends. This sucks for both countries.

Trump now has his hands on the FBI's access to 702 intercept technologies. Will Trump abide by the laws or will he use 702 intercepts to go after his political enemies. Thoughts former non-compromised intel community? Murdoch is a M.I.C.E. catcher.

Congress and Biden approved grants of 350 millions at least x2 while Hawaiians lost their homes and got 300dol from the government for assistance, North Carolina Republicans were ignored if they had any political signs and many left homeless, California also many left lost their lives and left homeless. The previous government didnt care about its Citizens. Trump is looking out for Americans and Americans tax payer money. Canada and mexico did have open borders for illegal immigration and drugs to come in. Zelensky thinks that Americans work for him and that he can come whenever he wants and demand not just money weapons but troop involvement.

Canada strong. \nCanadian polite. \nCanadians are together in it.\nCanada loves their neighbors too.

Republicans don't care about fentanyl. The drug wars were always about money and politics. Democrats just a bit better.

Trudope is an embarrassment to Canada, the Canadian people loath him and even his own party members forced him to resign, he's part of the elite political class that have a God complex.

100% support PM Trudeau. We?? must stick together. Forget about your personal politics or grievances.

Prime Minister Trudeau is too polite towards felon trump, me,I will not hold back

Guys a fool. Canadians arent polite. Its called passive/aggressive.

President Donald Dumb , don’t be fooled by the kindness and politeness of our Prime Minister and us Canadians—we also know how to fight back.

Fellow Canadians, and Americans too, you have to open your eyes and realize that Putin put Trump in power in America. This was all predicted, just watch all the ex-KGB agents discussing that this was a 20 year plan by Russia to divide & conquer the west economically and politically, in parallel to military invasion.

Prime Minister Trudeau’s “harsh language” sounds 100x more polite than Don’s “diplomacy.” Très classe! ❤️??❤️✌?

Canadians are polite and friendly but dont piss us off. Like the quiet kid on the playgound that eventually has enough and takes out the bully. You will not find a country anywhere in the world that can unite, in very short order, as a people for the love of our country.

And yet, some Canadians want this guy out of office........is this the right time to be playing politics I ask?

If you wanna negotiate with two parties reciprocally, you gotta be polite and treat them the same, even if you deal with a dictator.