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BRAVO Prime Minister Trudeau!! To my incredible Canadian neighbors -- You cannot imagine the shame and humiliation I am filled with as I sit in my home, which is located south of your beautiful country. Please believe me when I say I am sorry. I am truly sorry, for any hardships my country has unnecessarily brought to your door. My fear is, 4 yrs from now when his term is up, there will be no peaceful transfer of power to our next President. He who shall not be named, will most likely refuse to leave office. I wish I was a wizard standing on Platform 9 3/4 right now.

Bye bye Trudeau ....what about the money exchanges.... Should be 35 % & let's have a normal government that can't be manipulated by A Trudeau character - who shuts the government down then continues to blah blah blah ...anybody could do what he is saying ....... Anybody !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quit being a worshipper of a men & make out country STRONG....Make deals with other countries & ignore the States for now ...shut them out .\n.quit yapping about them , just move on and ahead ....don't be yappy ...useless ....BE PROGRESSIVE...DO ... gonna do something, don't talk just Blank

Trudeau says TruNo

Why are you talking during the address? I'm a great deal more interested in hearing what Trudeau has to say than CNN anchors regurgitating it second hand. Get a clue, guys.

Trudeau is corrupted! Nothing he says is ever gonna matter!

You know Trump is beyond horrible when Trudeau is the preferred leader. Geezus, how low can the bar go. Trudeau, Trump is not smart - quit saying that. I realize you do it solely to appease him and to appeal to his fragile ego but quit it. Trump is many things - a racist, a rapist, a pedophile, a conman, a grifter, a criminal - he is not smart. Just check his records from Wharton - oh right you can't. He has threatened to sue if they ever released them. He has redused to take an IQ test which every other President has done. He knows he's not smart.

Goddammit CNN, I don’t want to listen to Wolf, I wanted to listen to someone who had something to say. Just because Wolf doesn’t speak French doesn’t mean others don’t. Je voulais entendre Justin Trudeau.

We don't want this, either. <3 Canada is a wonderful country and neighbor. The true American people care. We can't say the same about the people hacking away at our government and profiting from it all. We're on your side, Trudeau, because real Americans are on the world's side. That's the actual truth despite the actions of the oligarchs here. We've been overrun.

This week beta clown playing tough is laughable. Shut up Trudeau and leave, nobody cares what you have to say.

Trudeau literally resigned in an overwhelming unpopular vote…. But sure we’ll listen to you! Im not saying what we’re doing is right. But you sir have done a lot of damage to Canada.

As much as I dislike Trudeau, and I'm glad he's saying this. Ukraine and tariffs are probably the only thing I agree with him on.

If we are going to be an authoritarian, antidemocratic, fascist dictatorship, we have to shed our old friends who would get all judgy about the the human rights abuses. So, step one, destroy relationships with friends. Step two, buddy up to Putin and other dictatorships who will be glad to trade and associate with us even if we do run concentration camps or whatever.\nOr Trump is sucking Putin's butt again for mysterious reasons. He likes it so much, like a drug addict, he is willing to lose everything . If it were just a matter of his individual tastes, I don't get it, but none of my business. Except by dragging the whole country down for his kink, it is out business. So, I think we should cut Trump lose to go to Russia and run around on his knees chasing Putin as much as he likes. Meanwhile, we need a president and I can only say F-no to Vance and I don't know how many other dictator butt goblins in the line of succession, so, since Trudeau is going to be looking for work, lets make and exception and hire him for president. I'd much rather have one with a pro-Canada bias than one one who seems to think he is Putin's Elon Musk.

Trudeau the clown, who locks up his own people for saying NO to dangerous synthetic hormone altering drugs to eggs who are one sex but “feel” like they want to be the opposite. Ohhhh Canadaaaaaa ?

As a german i can only say this: thank you for your clear words Trudeau you are now a Ehrenmann. Oh and to the GoP and the Trump loyalist: you are idiots.

I think Mr. Trudeau is someone to look up to and respect. It is more than I can say for the ?that is running this country. We don't want these tariffs either. It's total stupidity.

Trudeau would never say that directly to trump get real its all a show. Have fun asking for wars and backstabbing your only allies Canada

Trudeau gunna regret saying that

All factual Christian. Putin is a murderer. He murders in Russia and he murders overseas. He too has the blessings of a craven Christian Church. Everything he says is true Donny first American last.\n\nDonny the addled Trump is the best thing to happen to Trudeau politically.

Trudeau speaks truth in such an eloquent and coherent manner that what he says is indisputable. Thank you Canada, and sorry for the #$&! Where's our Trudeau?

all these idiots now all of a sudden liking trudeau because hes saying trump is bad... morons with goldfish brains will forget the last 10 years of this guy because of one speach. craaazy.

Trump did this so he could say he did it, then take credit for your Canadian efforts for reducing illegal drug trafficking that led up to the numbers quoted in Trudeau speech. Trump is fake President….a wolf in black sheep wool.

Lmao.. trudeau approval rating soo bad he is resigning.. yet all yall keep saying he is smart?

Let me tell you guys something to all the commentators:\nJ Trudeau is a merciful dictator who all he does is talk talk talk with no action, the only action he does is spend taxpayers money for his and his parties benefit\nHe is a extreme socialist praising lunatic who uses words to try and hypnotize his population which does not work. He destroyed this once beautiful country and he publically laughs about it when asked. If you guys think that the USSR was abolished in the 90’s, i highly suggest you take another look at your upstairs neighbour. Take it from a canadian. Do not trust or believe anything that thing says

I don’t think trump has the ears to understand what Prime Minister Trudeau is saying.

@ Justin Trudeau. You have hurt us the Canadian citizens since 2020. You’ve heard the whole Canadian economy. Why did your wife leave you?\nWe don’t want to hear a thing you have to say everything is crap. Kindly going into some shell.

I just have to say, the president has to be pretty friggin bad if he actually makes me like Trudeau.

Hmmmm.... If this isn't going to hurt Canada at all and only hurt the US (ie helping Canada) then why is Trudeau so upset? I think I'm gonna let this one ride out and see how things play out. Trump is a brilliant businessman as is Musk and they understand economics like no other. I am thinking there is more to this than what Trudea is saying.

It's so funny seeing some Americans say that Trudeau is a great leader meanwhile The majority of Canadians are extremely disappointed with him and are glad he's resigning.

This situation is far worse for Canada than for the U.S. Trudeau knows this. History is being made. I would say this will be viewed either as one of the smartest political moves by a U.S president, or perhaps one of the dumbest. Time will tell. One thing I would say is never underestimate president Trump. Every time he has been undermined, underestimated, and disregarded he has came back on top. Welcome to 2025

Oh no, Trudeau forgot to say “thank you” !!

MAGA wont understand a word of what Trudeau is saying

I'm sorry, but Trudeau is wrong when he says my president is a very smart man. My president is an idiot.

Oh did trudeau just say he wants fentynol wiped from the face of the earth while its legalized here ?? Wtf.

Can the governor of our 51 state please be our POTUS? That dude can speak at least 2 languages and our “leader” can’t even speak English. Trudeau cares more about Americans than Cheeto Mussolini does. We’ve got an overweight pile of $hit who wants to let the Russians control the world instead of the ??. All I can say to the world is, sorry! I tried. I didn’t vote for the grifter in chief.

this is going to affect canada way more than it does america. no one cares what you have to say trudeau

Trudeau did not say Donald Trump you're a very smart guy he said the Washington Post said he's a very smart guy so CNN you got that way way off from what he said in his statement to Donald Trump so you should change that!

I can't believe I'm saying this but trudeau just made me patriotic

Say it loud Prime minister Trudeau!\nSAY IT LOUD!\nI'm an outraged American citizen!\nHe needs to hear this from Leaders from the world over! \nI voted for Harris and I'm outraged at Trump's behavior toward world leaders!

As someone on the right of the political spectrum, I never thought I would ever agree with a word that Trudeau says.\nAnd yet here we are. He's right. Absolutely right. \n\nAnd time passes. Where we are today might not be where we are tomorrow. Ok, go and shit all over your closest friends. But understand that the world can change very quickly. You might one day need that friend.

Trudeau says tariffs against Canada products hurt American families, so on that point let me be crystal clear... \nIf tariffs are so bad for the American people, why are you doing the same thing and placing tariffs against American products, wouldn't that just hurt Canadian families?\nOh lets just look at the facts: You are lying and totally speaking out of your arse to get what you want. Boo hoo...

Thank you PM Justin Trudeau! You are the best! You should remain the PM of Canada to save it! Trump is said to be an asset of Russia. His actions prove beyond a shadow of doubt that there is credence to the accusations. Actions speak louder than words, they say!

I’m glad to hear Trudeau say Canada is worth fighting for. Prior to the recent US election he’s been beating the DEI and down with the evil west drum for the last decade. What specific Canadian/western values in your opinion are worth fighting for Trudeau?

The US gives $200 billion yearly to Canada. U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada, but yet we allow their banks in the US...by the way LOOK IT UP. You liberals are what's wrong with both countries. Inflation is created by printing money with no concrete backing such as gold/oil, not tariffs. Will tariffs create short term inflation yes, will it stimulate jobs, spending absolutely yes. For those liberals who keep saying how intelligent this ? is...this is the same guy who disarmed his beloved citizens and gave the guns to Ukraine. For those who sympathize with this ?, move to Canada. I have no ill will towards Canadians except the cancerous liberals that allow idiots like Trudeau to take office. Look at the facts before you sympathize with a country that doesn't benefit us in EQUAL FAIR TRADE.

I wish America had a leader like Trudeau. Imagine a government that actually says it wants to help its citizens during this challenging time in the world. Versus Trump and Musk cutting government programs that help vulnerable people survive.

As a foreigner myself , It’s actually a pleasure listening to a political leader and actually believing what he is saying \nWell done President Trudeau \nI wish my country politicians have that professionalism level

Trudeau’s speech, spot on. This CNN “analysis” says so much about why it’s lost its value. Quoting the Washington Post’s use of the word “dumb” does not make a speech harsh. Good lord. 47 reckless governance is harsh, cruel and intentionally damaging, not to mention the way he speaks daily. Get it right.

Basically, Trudeau is saying don't get mad...get even.

Everything Trudeau is saying should be reasonable and sensible to every American, that is every American that isn't either a blind faith follower of Trump, or someone profiting from Trump and his policies. Sadly there are just so very many of them.

As a Canadian and not a fan of Trudeau I have to say he's earned respect as a leader.\nNot like the trumpy pile of ? south of us

If the justification is that Canada is not fighting against fentanyl, but here's Trudeau saying they are, then can't Trump's tariff war stop?? We will all be asking him to stop it.