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If you think America isn’t prepared to use force to annex Canada…think again. Russia is doing it in Ukraine so what’s to stop their ally America from doing the same thing? ??‍♂️\n\n✌️????

It’s so funny the excuse that Trump uses to justify his actions against allies such as Canada when in reality there is far more drugs going from USA to Canada than there is the other way around. This has never been about drugs or anything other than a personal financial gain for Trump and his own buddies like Putin. It’s a shame innocent people are caught in the middle but America did vote for him so hopefully eyes will start to open to the truth when it finally starts affecting American pockets directly as unfortunately that’s the only way you can get through to most of those kinds of people.

Trump is an obvious Russian asset. He's betraying his allies and his own people, and supporting America's mortal enemy. #SovietAmerica

Canadian here too. Thank most of you americans for this outpouring of support, and seems many from both sides of the aisle. \n\nFor my part? I do believe you have a russian asset as president now. Even the freaking Russians just came out and said US policy is now aligning with Russias own. Hes abandoning an ally in Ukraine unless Ukraine gives an unconditional surrender to a guy who says he is not interested in any deals, and broke his OWN TRADE AGREEMENT stopping just short of actual war with Canada and Mexico. Our own PM as you hear, says Trumps goal is to destroy our economy and annex this country. \n\nYou have a russian asset in the seat folks. \n\nDo something about it.

Time to shut the lights off. America ain't sh!t without its allies.

I stand with Canada. Our so-called President is a Fascist and extremely mentally ill. We denounce Trump's Regime and how he is destroying our relationships with our allies. I applaud Trudeau and Canada!!!???

This is EXACTLY who Trump is --- a betrayer and back stabber of friends and allies.

Why does he continue to provoke the US president? He resigned and rather step down with dignity, he chooses cause as much damage before he leaves. Justin Trudeau bears full responsibility for the burdens Canadians now face. He imposed and continually increased the carbon tax, draining the pockets of hardworking citizens while offering little in return. He neglected Canada’s NATO commitments, failing to uphold our obligations on the world stage. His tenure has been marred by repeated ethical scandals, each one a testament to his disregard for integrity in leadership. \n\nNow, as the weight of his missteps comes full circle, he faces the consequences of his own policies. The economic strain he placed on his own people is now mirrored in the tariffs and pressures from the United States—a reckoning of his own making. And even in his resignation, rather than stepping aside with dignity, he continues to provoke President Trump with baseless rhetoric, further endangering Canada’s relationship with its greatest ally. \n\nTrudeau’s legacy will not be one of progress, but of division, economic hardship, and lost opportunities. And now, he reaps what he has sown.

The San Francisco Bay Area stands with Canada including our allies! Down with Putin and those who support him. \nfrom one love - \nPablo (San Francisco native resident)

Great speech . Canada not bowing down to a dictator elect . Shocking to try and collapse a neighbour , friend and ally’s economy . ?? European ?? countries are on your side .

I am an American. I did not vote for Trump. He is a narcissistic bully and has alienated us from our allies while he kisses Putin’s a**. Please know not all Americans support this.

this is about the most STUPID thing a president could ever do to an ally....GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!! WAIT TILL DOUG FORD SHUTS TOUR POWER OFF LOL

Trump is the Therrorist to the world. Kissing DICTATOR and attacking his allies

Picking fights with allies. America & Canada are first cousins. This is insane. Its absolutely insane.

Harsh language? Look how Americans talks to its former allies

So agree with Canadian prime minister. Trim does everything to make life of Americans harder. The US is loosing all of it allies

Flap Moscow allied MAGAots.

I’m sorry our president trump don’t appreciate friends and allies he really love putin because their the same creminal it’s a shameful crazy president trump!!!

Trump is destroying our relationships with our allies. Who are we going to trade with? He is doing good with cutting costs and fraud in the U.S. Butt with Trump embarrassing the U.S. with our allies siding with Putin a murderer and dictator, makes it look like he is also.

Trump is more supportive of Putin than of the free world. We don’t want this either. Trump is going to create a worldwide recession. Who does that benefit? No one. Trump is more willing to support Putin than our allies. For someone who’s supposed to be bright; he’s not demonstrating anything but incompetence.

US has no more allies left! America alone!

Elbows up Canada! We will not be pushed around! The rest of the west is the best of the west. We need to decouple from this wannabe dictatorial regime and find true allies in Europe, Oceania and East Asia!

TRUMP launched this trade war. NOT the American people. But we, true and patriotic Americans, who denounce Trump need our allies to stand firm against Trump - even if it hurts us. The only way for us to be able to take Trump down is to convince his supporters that he is wrong and that his actions are destroying America.

Russia loves all of these developments. It will gain a wealthy ally to fight Western democracy. Trump loves this because he wants to become dictator, with MAGA and the Supreme Court supporting his wish.

American voters have put us in this position. They are not our allies or our friends!

Trump placing tariffs on allies and loosening sanctions on Russia almost seems like Trump wants to us to do business with Russia. Boycott any company that normalizes business with Russia

Dollar Store Jabba the Hut is destroying America and trying to ally my America with Communist Russia. Republicans spent the last 10 years calling Dems communist but here goes Jabba the President snuggling up to a murderous communist.

yay. new cold war. no allies. no more weapon sales. all hil orange jesus.

Once the Americans are mostly expunged from Canadians financial dealings, they won't look to go back. The USA is not trustworthy as an ally.

Is there no one at CNN who can translate French? Really? I'm American, and I'm hoping Trudeau announces that he's making trade deals with Europe (and even China) that cut us out. Betraying our allies should never be incentvised. I'm even hoping they cut off our oil, which WILL jack gas prices, since our refineries in the Midwest are only deisgned to process Canadian crude. And the truth is that the reason for the tariffs is that Trump has direct control over them, and can probably have Elon do something with the revenue that couldn't be done with normal taxes. We're all getting screwed here.

This ONLY makes sense if you're looking to destabilise an economy which in the case of America will cause a global chain reaction... What more does Trump need to do before his spineless party call him out?\n\nLiterally everything Trump has done since 2016 has worked to the direct benefit of Russia and AGAINST the interests of America and its historic allies... Occam's Razor.

Price is going up. Inflation is going to surge. GDP is dropping. Interest rate can’t be cut…. No good for anyone except for the billionaires. US is losing its allies and friends!

Mr. President Trudeau! Well spoken. It makes NO SENSE that two allied partners have a wedge driven between them based on falicies fed to the USA public from their leadership. As you said, … “this is a dumb thing to do”

Canadian here- I hate Trudeau just as much as most Canadians, and as it seems most Republican Americans do as well. But I fully stand behind him at this hour. He might have shit the bed for most Canadians during his time as PM, but when it mattered he has stood up for Canada. Review the facts and educate yourself on the current situation between CAN and the US. I will be the first to admit, Canada has not done enough in terms of its own security and military, but these failures should not be the decay in our friendship as nations. The US DOES NOT subsidize Canada, it DOES NOT give money to Canada. In simple terms- the larger country, with the largest economy in the world (USA) buys more from its Northern brother, which produces vast amounts of natural resources which the larger southern country requires. As for the booing seen at most recent sports events in Canada, that is directed at the President, not the average American. I myself would never boo a national anthem, an anthem that millions have sacrificed to protect and defend. But I understand the pain and anger that is coming from my country. We have always been allies, friends, and to most even family. I do hope that in the future our relationship can heal and move forward but the current actions being taken by the American admistration are horrendus and upsetting to most of the world outside of the US. I wish us all the best in the future, be nice to one another, and always remember that the US and Canada have fought, spilled blood, and died alongside one another in the fight for democracy and freedom around the world.

Wow! We are really losing our allies because of the orange idiot!

I don't understand who's in charge there in the higher rangs at the US but don't y'all think MR trump needs to be investigated about Russia ? Is no one thinking about his bussy to betraye his country,,his citizens,,and his friends ( allies) ...or are we in stone time again? Make Amerika great again.\n.wel I can tell u this,,after few months there's not gonna be much Great anymore..the only Great are gonna be the great problems Trump and his dumb heads maded. Promise wait and see. World,,Unite now !!!

This turning on allies thing that America has started, how does it benefit them?

What the hell is the end game here..what is Trumps purpose for stirring up unnecessary shit for alienating our allies….this is a very dangerous move in the world climate today…..and totally unnecessary!!!!!

If trump uses the military to attack the USAs closest Allie for over 100 years, what will you say then? I will not become an American citizen, I will not bow to trumpty dumpty. Canada’s not for sale! ?? ?

It doesnt make sense . Donald trump is crazy. Mentally challenged. But honestly , it seems like he is wanting to do all he can for Russia. He wants Russia as an ally, not the countries we have always aligned with so trying to reason with him will not be affective.

This hurts Americans in a much bigger way than minerals, oil etc …Trump is destroying all our relationships with allies all over the world. This has a larger impact than people are realizing… Trump has now isolated us from our allies and is stirring up trouble all over the world..just for Putin!!!!!

This is how casually WWIII will be announced if we continue on this path. America's power comes from its powerful allies. Why can't Trump understand this?

It's doesn't matter if we're not mad at American citizens. We shouldn't be looking at Americans as friends anymore. This is not the first time America's tried to take Can and it won't be the last. Americans are not trust worth long term allies. They fk'd over so many countries and there gov only gives a fk about itself.

They better start allying themselves with other countries. Trump is not going to stop, he is pressured by the needs of those who contributed to the campaign for short-term results.

Reciprocal tariffs are not enough to slow down this new dictatorship. As Americans, we are asking our fellow allies for help. Withhold critical component exports. Force our CEOs out into the streets to join protesters!

Trump & the Republican Communist party have been working very hard to make Russia great again. Magats are cheering for Russia, while blaming our allies.

As an American, I feel shame for what our unfit executive team is doing to our country and our relationships with our friends and allies and abandoning the Ukrainians to Putin’s war crimes and immoral war. trump is a morally bankrupt miscreant and an embarrassment to America. Canadian friends , rational Americans will course correct and override this maga extremist scourge..

FUCK AMERICA ITS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE!!! old allies will be better without them dictating our proud nations that love and care about each other....without America the real west free world nations will excel without their greed

As a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served this country, my love for America and unwavering respect for the Constitution drive me to speak out. What Trump did in that meeting with Zelensky wasn’t strength, it was weakness disguised as tough talk. Pressuring Ukraine to negotiate from a position of desperation only empowers Russia and signals to the world that U.S. commitments mean nothing.\n\nTrue leadership isn’t about catering to dictators or throwing allies under the bus. It’s about standing firm for democracy, national security, and the principles this country was built on. If we let billionaires and politicians treat global conflicts like a business deal, we’re betraying everything generations of Americans fought and died for. I won’t stay silent while our country’s integrity is sold off for personal gain. America deserves better.

Trump is. kGB agent sent to destroy us and its allies and Nato from within