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I love Canada! They voted a reasonable a true national leader ❤

This is a true leader speaking, with arguments, facts and data.

This is a true leader and statesman. Trump is dickhead

only if dumb trump can speak intelligently like this true leader from Canada. trump speak at grade school level. I am American and very embarrassed for our government.

Prime Minister Trudeau appears to be a wonderful, self-respecting man, \nBut he does not appear to be a true leader,\nHe seems to have been so focused on expressing his personal swag that he has put the country in danger.

Dear Donald. This is how you lead a country. Thank you for being a true leader Mr Trudeau.

only if dumb trump can speak intelligently like this true leader from Canada. trump speak at grade school level. I am American and very embarrassed for our government.

U are a true leader God bless you and bless CA

You can tell the true leaders of the free world when they speak.❤

Now this is a true North American leader not that other clown

This is how a president should conduct himself a true leader

He spoke like a true leader. Trump is just dumb, nothing can change that. Vance is also the other dummy and ass kisser.

If only America had a true leader like our Canadian friends. \nThe orange face Nazi is indeed on a mission to destroy the economy all over the world. \nThank you MAGA, you ignorant foolish idiots.

These are incredible and true words. Simply said with intelligence. A truly remarkable leader, sorry that you will lose him Canada. I support you and Ukraine. From New Zealand ??

From all the bullying that this man gets from Canadian citizens and American leaders, I love how he handles things very professionally. He’s got exceptional self control and never lost his temper. Always showing humbleness. A great example of a true Canadian.

This is a true leader! Not a bullying inept leader! Much respect Canada! I'm an American!

That Canada prime minister is a true leader not trump.?

This is a true leader, unlike the clown we have here.. All we need now is an announcement tonight that DOGE is going to issue Russian passports within 5 days.

That’s a True Leader! Donny Boy’s days are truly limited one would think But nothing has been like this until now. His ties with Putin go back to the 80’s. He’s a Narcissist! \nProud of our Northern neighbors.

We don’t want this either, and the current administration is not MY government and I know so many people who feel the same way. Trump and his cohorts are a danger to the American people and I am disgusted and ashamed that he is the ” leader” of my country. We stand with every true democracy against this tyrant and all who support him and his plot to destroy the United States!

Words of a true leader, not the moron garbage USA ended up with

A true leader..

Nwe Yorker here, I stand with Trudeau.\nA true leader

This speech demonstrates a true leader. No yelling, no insults, simple honesty and respect . Even if you have a different opinion, you can't ignore the difference

The best speech of a true leader \nWe are the Canadian people standing strong and together to fight back

Can Trump Become a Dictator Like Putin? \nTrump has authoritarian tendencies, but turning the U.S. into a full dictatorship like Putin’s Russia would be extremely difficult. Here’s why: \n1⃣ The U.S. Has Strong Institutional Barriers \nUnlike Russia, where Putin gradually dismantled democracy, the U.S. has checks and balances (Congress, courts, states, the military). \nTrump tried to challenge the system, but courts often ruled against him, showing that he doesn’t have full control. \nTo become a true dictator, he would need to take over the judicial system, military, and elections—none of which are fully in his hands. \n? Example: \nTrump lost multiple court cases on election fraud claims, proving he does not yet have absolute control. \n2⃣ He Lacks Full Control Over the Military & Law Enforcement \nPutin controls the Russian military and secret police, allowing him to silence opposition. \nIn the U.S., the military swears loyalty to the Constitution, not the president. \nTrump tried to use the military against protesters, but military leaders refused, signaling that they wouldn’t blindly follow him. \n? Example: \nOn Jan 6, 2021, Trump encouraged an attack on the Capitol, but the military did not intervene on his behalf. \n3⃣ American Democracy is Deeply Embedded in Culture \nUnlike Russia, where people are used to strongmen leaders, Americans are culturally resistant to dictatorship. \nU.S. citizens, journalists, and activists openly resist government overreach, making it harder for an authoritarian to rise. \nFree press and independent media make it difficult to spread unchecked propaganda the way Putin does in Russia. \n? Example: \nTrump was impeached twice, showing that Congress still holds power over the president. \n4⃣ Trump’s Path to Dictatorship Would Require More Control Over Elections \nPutin rigged elections, eliminated opponents, and rewrote laws to stay in power. \nTrump has tried to change voting laws and delegitimize elections, but the system still blocked him. \nIf Trump could fully control elections, he could remove opposition and rule indefinitely. \n? Example: \nHe’s trying to install loyalists in key election positions for 2024, but this does not guarantee full control. \n5⃣ Could He Still Try? Yes. Could He Succeed? Unlikely (For Now). \n✔ Trump has authoritarian instincts and wants more power. \n✔ He is trying to weaken institutions to increase control. \n✔ But the U.S. system makes dictatorship much harder than in Russia. \n✔ Unless he completely controls elections, the courts, and the military, he cannot rule like Putin.

A true leader

I'm so proud of our Prime Minister what an intelligent speech. Now this what a true leader should be.

as an old Swissman. Impressive speech Mr.Trudeau! This is how a true leader speaks. Long live Canada!\nWhat is this orange madman doing with his great country, the USA? \nHow could anyone vote for such a man? You can see what he's doing. Starting an economic war for what?

True leader who cares about his PEOPLE‼️?

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.

Now, this is a true leader!! ?

As an American, I stand with Canada and Mexico but not Russia . Prime Minister Trudeau has demonstrated true leadership qualities. If the U.S. has trade issues with Canada and Mexico, they should be resolved amicably. What Trump is doing is not the approach of a smart leader—he is risking the livelihoods of millions of Americans

This is the words of a true leader who cares for his country and people.

? I would rather live in Canada than the USA any day. This is a true leader and a good one .

Spoken like a true gentleman and leader

Speaking like a true leader and President. America is a country going downhill ???

what a beautifully crafted and heartfelt speech by a true leader. no bluster, no hyperbolic ranting, just facts and setting out the stage as trump is engineering it

Can someone please tell me exactly WHY Canada forced Trudeau to resign?!?!?! THIS is a TRUE LEADER!!! ❤

So this is what a true leader looks like ?

Spoken like a true leader. Canada, I stand by you and your decision to stand your ground. Americans do not support this action. It’s time for you, the TRUMPSTERS, to stand in opposition to your GOD and to show that this is not the American way!

Please note this; he speaks well, true enough. An intelligent and wise leader not so much.

Now that’s a true leader!!! Why America?!? Look at the consequences of putting this incompetent person in power!!

Trudeau is a true leader! ❤️??. This Mainer is disgusted with “Donald”.

This is what a true leader says and does. Trump is the exact opposite = a blabbering fool that insults others and is an embarrassment for our great country which is America. Make America Great Again = Impeach Trump now.

This is how a true governing leader leads a country???

I love this Guys, he has a balls, a true leaders....

Well said Trudeau! You are a brave man stands against the dictator, Donald duck Trump. We American need a true leader like you!

As someone from the Netherlands, I wish our former prime minister and current NATO leader Rutte responded in a similar way to Trudeau. He was always a true politicians' politician, but the way he stood with the US right after the horrible treatment of Zelensky was a new low. If the majority of US allies responded in a firm manner the way Trudeau just did, it might be enough to scare some Republicans into doing the right thing.

Spoken as a true leader????????????\n???Be Safe;-).