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I was never a fan of Trudeau and his governments policies but today I am proud to call him my country's leader.

I come from a long line of Canadian’s, I’m not a fan of Trudeau but I have to say he made me proud today standing up to the school yard bully. I know most Americans don’t support what Trump is doing because as Canadian and Americans we are decent hard working people who don’t need a government that doesn’t speak for the people God bless us all the world needs to find a way for peace our children and grandchildren deserve better.

There yea go trudeau not a big fan of you but these are the balls everyone's been waiting for . Screw America

Where were all of you not supporting tariffs and a lunatic President???? Did Hispanics vote?? Did minorities vote??\n\nAll you Trump fans, hope you enjoy this New 1 sided democracy and paying more for less.

You should have done all the changes long before Donald told you. It’s like you reacting when the shit hits the fan. We don’t need you Canada ?.

You should have done all the changes long before Donald told you. It’s like you reacting when the shit hits the fan. We don’t need you Canada ?.

I am not a fan of Trudeau, but no one doubts his spine when it comes to threats to the country. America isn't leading anymore, it's trying to destroy its allies and instead forms alliances with dictators. Try to annex Canada and get ready for 40 million insurgents.

A couple of things.\n\n1. Great that he basically called Trump an idiot.\n2. He blew up Trump's lies about fentanyl coming in calimly and with facts.\n3. He did not call Trump 'President' when addressing him. He simply called him Donald. No title, no respect.\n\nNot a fan of Trudeau, but he was absolutely spot on with this. Go to hell, Donald Trump.

Ok here’s the difference..not a huge fan of this guy but he does have a brain and speaks with some intelligence..the other guy down south needs to be heading down that Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy to find that brain..

?? here. Sure, we have our differences internally. Sure, we have problems. But oh my, in my many years of experience I have never seen Canadians united the way we have become as a result of threats eminating from the US. For this, we are putting our differences aside and uniting as one. I’m not a Trudeau fan, but he speaks - very well - for our nation.

Hey world when the it hits the fan . Don’t ask the USA for help. Just end this war doesn’t mean Trump is with Russia . Trudeau why are you all of a sudden being a leader. Your own country can’t stand you

As a Canadian, I am not a fan of Trudeau, but he spoke well and thoughtfully today.

I’m not a fan of Trudeau but he speaks in a calm rational manner. He is polite but firm. I’m an American and although I agree with some of Trumps ideas, being rude and not thinking things through before acting, is inexcusable. We have enemies all over the world and now we have even turned our friends against us. The drug problem is an American problem, not Canada or Mexico. We can’t keep guns from entering Mexico, arming the cartels, how can we expect the Mexican government to keep drugs out of America?

I’m ???? because my ?? parents, my dad weren’t fans of murdering innocent men women AND CHILDREN! (and boy did that happen!) in Vietnam. ???❤️❤️ \nTHANK YOU mom and dad for leaving your worlds/family and friends, behind to first, do the right thing and second so we could be CANADIANS ????????❤️❤️❤️?

I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but I must say, what a great, articulate speech. What a nightmare 4 years of orange baby.

In Europe people are boycotting US products and it’s going to be an escalation in the boycott day after day.. I won’t buy anything from US from today and I bought every car I possessed from America and so did every member of my family because we are fans of this brand I’m not going to mention..

I’m not a Trudeau fan, but I have to applaud how’s he’s spoken through this entire thing. The kinda leaders needed, instead of an emotionally charged loser.

I was never a fan of Trudeau but I applaud him here. Canada was pushed to edge so they are pushing back.\n\n??

I’m not a fan of this guy but I stand with canada

From an assumption that these and future tariffs will positively harm the US economy, just where does Trump go when the shit hits the fan (as it pretty much already has done)? How does he row back from the chaos he is causing and has caused. He doesn't retreat easily. I suspect that he will sack key members of his cabinet, effectively blaming them for this shift show, to try to save face. If the GOP ever grew a pair I can see impeachment in the works on the grounds of real and present harm to the US.

I'm not a fan of Justin Trudeau by any means, HOWEVER... Hearing his speech just now filled me with pride to be Canadian and standing up to the new autocratic fascist government of our southern neighbour. I've watched over the last +/- 40 days the UnUnited States of America devolve into Russia's lap dog, with Putin's excrement on Orange Man's face on a near daily basis. I hope that whatever good people left down there can rise up and take back their country ASAP, otherwise the entire world will suffer the catastrophic consequences!

I’m not a Trudeau fan but is obvious that US declared war on Canada. Why? Just sick minds know the reasons and they can come with a multitude of false accusations.

I used to be a huge fan of America. I truly believed it was the world’s policeman, the guiding force for justice and freedom. I looked up to the country, admiring its strength, its values, and the way it stood for what was right. I even wished my own country could be more like that. \n\nBut America is no longer what it once was. It’s heartbreaking to see how a once-free and hopeful nation has transformed into something so divided, hostile, and unpredictable. A country that once stood by its friends now turns its back on them. A nation that once fought for unity now thrives on division and conflict. \n\nThere are still many good people in America, and the country is not beyond hope. But deep down, every American must realize—this is not the right path. This is not who you are meant to be. \n\nWake up before it’s too late.

Not a fan of Trudeau, but excellent speech..even made me feel like voting for him.

I am not a huge Trudeau fan, but that was a great speech!

As a Canadian who is not a fan of Trudeau, this was very well said and powerful.

I'm not his biggest fan, but that's more like it.\nThe democracies of the world have to fight back against a USA that has been captured by a dangerous criminal and traitor, not just his country but all their allies too. \nStay strong Canada, the world is with you, love from the UK, \n????

I gotta say that I'm not a liberal nor have I been a particular fan of Justin Trudeau... but today (and for the last few weeks) I've been quite impressed by my Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. This Canadian supports a vast and vicious trade war against the United States. I do not have any hatred for the American people but I do have nothing but contempt for Trump and his band of traitorous scum! I wouldn't have dreamed that our closest friend and ally could be siding with an enemy proclaimed (Russia) against democratic nations. Trump represents an existential threat to democracy everywhere and must be put down by the American people like a rabid dog!

You know there's an old saying that I'm sure Trump is very wise about you keep your friends close and your enemies closer I would say the way Canada is talking they consider us an enemy look at all these other countries that suddenly lined up against America who bailed all of them out of World War II and who brought down the Berlin Wall that shows how thankful you are and America's been paying the highest of the EU and the United Nations than any of you chicken countries I would just laugh at all of you you don't get it and all these comments are from Liberal Democrats who hate Trump it's real obvious that's who his fan base is Trudeau the little boy from the north who's not smart enough to come in from the cold poor guy he's in for a rude awakening she thinks he's going up against America and that we believe any of his BS

Not a fan of Trudeau but compared to this clown in the white house he's a breath of fresh air

I am not Trudeau's biggest fan by any way, shape, or form...\n\nBut he nailed it here. Wish he'd showed leadership like this for years before agreeing to step down, but better late than never.\n\nThe North will never f*cking bend the f*cking knee.\n\nIf you come for us we will come for you too.\n\nWarrior peoples don't cower from fights.\n\nCanadians are warriors, see our involvement in any war for proof.\n\nWake up, America, there's a Russian boot on your neck.

I’m no Trudeau fan, but lowkey I’m happy he’s getting the opportunity to show us some spine & hopefully leave on a higher note (for himself at least!)

I am not a fan of Trudeau but the difference of quality and diplomacy compared to orange clown Trump is just immense

Watching this is amazing. I'm no fan of Trudie, but right now he's doing alright.\nI hate to tell the Americans watching, we did try to tell you and personally I feel for less than half of your people. The fact that the blue leaning public had to so dumb as to use THIS election to show your dissatisfaction with Biden and Harris is leading many people around the world to wonder if America is even worth worrying about at all. How can you's be this stupid you're no better than the MAGA crowd.

No fan of his but well done…. America will be a pariah in the world soon not a power a country no one want

CNN is a fan of anything anti American. Please tell the Canadian PM that Castro was a murder and worse than Putin. He sucks like CNN. Canada has had tariffs on American products for years.

I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but I'm proud of him for standing up for Canada.

... justin. Perhaps this is not the best time to leave us although I am not a great fan of you you have made some most worthy

I’m Canadian. I’ve not been a fan of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the past, but he is the man for the moment and I’m so proud of him right now! Articulate, thoughtful, calm and firm. Exactly what a true leader should be. To my American neighbours: this is what leadership looks like. Bringing the country together,not tearing it apart??

I think this was probably the best speech I’ve heard from Trudeau. I’m not a fan of his, but I admire the way he has handled this and stood up for us. I’m deeply touched by the amount of support we are receiving from around the world and especially from our US brothers and sisters. ❤️??

As a Canadian I'm not a fan of Trudeau, but this was good.

Canadian here (NS): Not the biggest Trudeau fan the last couple years.. buuuut he is hands down more a world class leader of his country than trump every could be right now or ever in the future now. What a shitshow. Trudeau REITERATED the wall street journal's words.. dont spin it like trudeau just name called him out of the blue in the hopes to insite something else. Look INWARD (cough*trump*) and fix your shit. Remember these days my american friends.

Not a fan of Trudeau but he is 100 % correct here.

Wow, the comment section is a bunch of paid Trudeau fan girl trolls. Sickening.

Not a trudeau fan but you screwed with the wrong people\n\nElbows up

Canadian here: Not a fan of Justin Trudeau but this response is admirable. And it is just step one. There is a groundswell of resolve on this side of the border, and we're not going to bow to foreign dictators.

I had to stop listening to this panty waste! We have been trying to understand for TEN YEARS, what the Liberal/NDP Coalition has been doing/saying. Why did it take a President from another country, to threaten tariffs for them to do their jobs? Sell Out Singh, is just as much to blame, as is Croatia Freeland, Mark “Carnage” Carney! Carney probably made a deal with DT for all of this!! I am not a fan of DT, not even close, and it pains me to agree with some of the things he’s saying. JT, says 1% of drugs come from here. That’s 1000% ? ?!! They don’t even check the ports. This dude at the border is a friend of JT’s, just like everyone in his cabinet! His old babysitter, his best man, at his wedding… IRS an absolute disgrace what’s happening here! I/we just want our country back, that’s it! We NEED an election and complete change of government! JT, the failed drama teacher, had zero business being a politician, let alone a PM!! He is the absolute disgrace of Canada! His legacy, is FAILURE. Hopefully these tariffs leave when Trudope/Carnage and Sell Out are gone from office! ??????????

I actually am a fan of trump and I think he’s a strong person who will stand for the country, but what he is doing with these tariffs are gonna have long lasting effects on our country company’s will raise prices on products to make up for loss profits and that will harm who? Yes it’ll harm us the consumers somebody really needs to sit down and talk with trump before he makes a poor decision, tariffs are very easy and quick to be put onto a country but taking away tariffs not so much

Trump has embarrassed us all. Imagine if Biden did this? My 401K dropped quite a bit today since last night. Maga fans: check yours.

i am not a trudeau fan but i am 100 percent behind him.