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This is how a President should present their country and people when speaking. What I don’t get is someone likes to point fingers at other countries for the “drug problem “ in America however no fingers are being pointed at us for all the drugs being made in America. Crack down on the ones who are making it in the USA instead of a slap on the hand.

A Leader who speaks in complete sentences! What a contrast.

Hey! Don’t make fun of people who speaks brokers English. He might be Trump! ?

This is the Trudeau i'd re-elect. No reading notes and no ums and ahs, speaking directly from the heart. \n\nKudos ?

It is really pretty normal for most of europeans to speak at least 3 langauges in mi case I speak and understand almost everything in english, french, portuguese, italian, spanish and a lot of german.\nTrump is really an idiot and ignorant because he just speak english and horrible!!\nHe sounds like a drunk person.

Trump is trying to end war that’s why he wants to make peace with Russia! And there are a LOT of rude Canadians just as Americans! I don’t think Canada and America ever been allies or close friends HONESTLY speaking! But what Trudeau is making a point, this will not go well for everyone! Wow this handsome man knows French as well! How smart of him!

CNN is not a trusted news source, I have not heard one citizen of Canada speak highly of Trudeau, You are not in a trade war with the US you are throwing a tantrum and will loose

I wish Democratic leaders in America would speak to the public like this -- explain what Trump is doing and why it's harmful to America. Democrats keep saying they're not in power, but why don't they use the power of the microphone every single day. This was a powerful statement by Trudeau.

Bravo Trudeau ! Never thought you had it in you. Unlike our fawning PM Starmer you have shown Canadians has the courage to hit back at bullies. Straight talking , plain speaking non of the arrogance, the lies , the gangster threats of the disgraceful Trump regime.

Why has it taken until today for Justin Trudeau to talk like a man (like a Prime Minister); to speak like politics was not just about the liberals, but actually about our country and the United States.

Fellow Americans, for those who voted for Donald, you can't make this right. You chose hate versus true Democracy. This is beyond disappointing! Fellow Canadians, I can't speak for all Americans; However, I understand your need to stand strong and United. I stand in solidarity with you.

Trudeau speaks French and English but Trump speaks English and rubbish!!

Good to see him speak up.

Canada can suck it. This isn't a trade war, this is America being done with catering to everyone. If it's a trade war it's only because of how those like Canada are taking it. We honestly don't need anything from Canada. We can do it ourselves, as we've done before.\nHow come it took this happening for Canada to finally speak out against several drug trafficking groups as the sick and twisted groups poisoning people on both sides of the border? Why couldn't you say that before?

Trudeau is such a great speaker! He is very clear and articulate. He speaks to the hearts and minds of his target audience. This is a rallying speech!

Lol. Who is this clown to speak “directly” to trump?! Bloody nobody

I love how he's speaking slowly and clearly to Donald....as if he's talking to a 5 year old ???

why is Justin even speaking? he has already resigned as the worst prime minister in our history! one last flush to get that turd to go down. election already. we are so done with you liberals destroying Canada . US tariffs =25%additional tax onto Canadians using US products =MORE TAXES to Canadians. tax me harder liberal so I can work more

My admiration to Mr Trudeau for his words. That's how an honorable man speaks. Canada will stay strong!

Trudeau should be the president for US.\nHe speaks with so well from his heart. \nNot like the arrogant fellow

The MAGA’s probably think Trudeau is a pu$$y for speaking coherently and with class and professionalism. Thanks Trump, don’t worry your loyal middle and lower class servants will foot the bill for you and call it greatness.

I am so proud of Justin Trudeau for standing up and speaking up like many of us here wish our president could and would

Must say: at least he speaks truth!

At least half of our country doesn’t want this either. We feel helpless (those who oppose Trump) but we will keep speaking out. We value you Canada, and our other long term allies. I am sorry Trump and MAGA is such a major cancer that we cannot seem to cut out. Please consider adopting states that want to leave the union. That would piss Trump off the most…losing territory to you.

We hear leaders of other countries who speak like Statesmen but Trump speaks like an idiot who is backed by clowns in his weird administration.

Notice how he slowed his speech and broke it down in small words, “big things,” “smart guy” when speaking directly to Trump? It’s like watching another adult explain things to a child and it’s so embarrassing but also so necessary.

So refreshing listening to a head of state that sounds, speaks and acts like an adult and puts the interest of his country first. Canada ?? do what you have to. The idiot is stubborn and incorrigible and his cult members are no different. The indoctrination runs deep. Maybe lost jobs, no power/fuel, hunger pains, sticker shocker and depleted 401k accounts will register. Too bad more of us did not vote for common sense.\n\nOnly an idiot starts a war with “friends” and bend over for an enemy who’s using him as a tool to only enlarge his empire and weaken America. The executive part of his brain ? is severely compromised. \n\nGod help us all.

Dictator speaks, feeding the meat grinder. Disgusting

As an American, the past 8 years have made me forget what its like to hear a world leader speak coherently and without lying.

Very polite country \nTrumph rude speak that is the attitude of the rich people no educated no experience for politics poor america?? war is coming ??

A real statesman ❤??Do you think Dump could speak so well ?Thinking of his people and their needs, not his own or friends and family.

How can he be speaking directly to president Trump? I don’t see Trump? Trump’s not crying. Who’s whining? Who’s crying? Who’s going to start paying their fair share? Who’s going to stop gaming the US? Lots of questions.

Hey, morons at CNN, just because he’s speaking French doesn’t mean he was done talking. Listen to the translation and you’ll see he wasn’t just repeating himself you single language bigots.

Why is it that CNN insists on cutting the audio off while Trudeau is speaking? We would like to hear the questions he is asked and his responses, not the opinions of their staff. They can easily share their opinions afterwards, when we can easily switch channels.

Everytime I see the orange mean speak I can not not see and hear an angry toddler babbling!!!!

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.

Your own citizens are booting u out of office for catching you being a racist…you yourself said u were stepping down…SOUNDS like you need to mind your own buisness and quit speaking to us…we are aware of our Government…we VOTED for him and highly approve what decisions he makes!!!

Kudos to the PM Trudeau for speaking out against Trump tariffs. Mr. Trudeau sees what the Trump voters fail to see prior to the elections. Trump is using the excuse of stopping drugs coming into the country. When in reality his tariffs will only benefit corporations. These tariffs will be passed down to the consumers who will pay for them. If everyone who voted for Trump weren't deaf and blind we would not have to now worry more about inflation and higher prices. All those who blamed Biden for increased prices should have looked back at the pandemic that Trump failed to acknowledge.

Our US president should take a good look at Justin's way of speaking. Very firm, but very diplomatic. He carries hisself very well. Teach the u.s. president how one behaves as a president. Way to go Justin\n\n\n\nQ

Canada president justin trudeau speaks facts not like the president of the United States Lard ASS

The first time ever I feel Justin Trudeau speaks like our Canadian prime minister.

Trump is not my president, he is the not speaking for us!!!

Dear Justin, 75 million Americans voted against Donald Trump in the recent election. We appreciate your speaking directly to us today and in recent speeches you have given. We know what a good ally you have been to the US and we also know your primary concern is to Canadian citizens. While many of us have done what we could do and we also know the current trade arrangement was negotiated with you by Donald Trump in his previous term which leaves many of us scratching our heads. For my part it deeply saddens me that this has happened and all we ask or all that I ask is that you remember those of us who did not vote for this. Slightly less than half of the country. When this is over, and it will end one day we look forward to breaking bread with Canada again.

It's Trump and Elon and Vance not the United States of America its just trump u need too speak to because it's trump n its ??

Canada speaks tough , but a shame seeing neighbours fighting each other

Thank you PM Trudeau, for speaking the truth.

I never been to US, but I always thought they speak English. I am so surprised to learn that they actually speak Russian ?

Two languages huh, our knucklehead can barely speak English. We are so screwed, buckle up Americans this is going to be bad, very, very bad. I would disagree on only one thing this gentleman said, DONALD IS NOT A SMART MAN, HE IS AN IDIOT.

I'm so embarrassed about it all...we that live here in America well I can just speak for where I am it all sucks...I'm sorry...

I’m suspiciously wondering why he cares so much about America he should be up there speaking about his country. I think the gaslighting us.