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You're our closest ally and we are broke make that make sense.

Canadas talking and making alot of sense ?

Robert De Niro’s statement on Donald is perfect. \n\n “I’ve spent a lot of time studying bad men. I’ve examined their characteristics, their mannerisms, the utter banality of their cruelty. Yet there’s something different about Donald Trump. When I look at him, I don’t see a bad man. Truly. I see an evil one. Over the years, I’ve met gangsters here and there. This guy tries to be one, but he can’t quite pull it off. There’s such a thing as “honor among thieves.” Yes, even criminals usually have a sense of right and wrong. Whether they do the right thing or not is a different story — but — they have a moral code, however warped. Donald Trump does not. He’s a wannabe tough guy with no morals or ethics. No sense of right or wrong. No regard for anyone but himself — not the people he was supposed to lead and protect, not the people he does business with, not the people who follow him, blindly and loyally, not even the people who consider themselves his “friends.” He has contempt for all of them. We New Yorkers got to know him over the years that he poisoned the atmosphere and littered our city with monuments to his ego. We knew first hand that this was someone who should never be considered for leadership. We tried to warn the world in 2016. The repercussions of his turbulent presidency divided America and rattled New York City beyond imagination. Remember how we were jolted by crisis in early 2020, as a virus swept the world. We lived with Donald Trump’s bombastic behavior every day on the national stage, and we suffered as we saw our neighbors piling up in body bags. The man who was supposed to protect this country put it in peril, because of his recklessness and impulsiveness. It was like an abusive father ruling the family by fear and violent behavior. That was the consequence of New York’s warning getting ignored. Next time, we know it will be worse. Make no mistake: the twice-impeached, 4-time indicted Donald Trump is still a fool. But we can’t let our fellow Americans write him off like one. Evil thrives in the shadow of dismissive mockery, which is why we must take the danger of Donald Trump very seriously. So today we issue another warning. From this place where Abraham Lincoln spoke — right here in the beating heart of New York — to the rest of America: This is our last chance. Democracy won’t survive the return of a wannabe dictator. And it won’t overcome evil if we are divided. So what do we do about it? I know I’m preaching to the choir here. What we’re doing today is valuable, but we have to take today into tomorrow – take it outside these walls. We have to reach out to the half of our country who have ignored the hazards of Trump and, for whatever reason, support elevating him back into the White House. They’re not stupid, and we must not condemn them for making a stupid choice. Our future doesn’t just depend on us. It depends on them. Let’s reach out to Trump’s followers with respect. Let’s not talk about “democracy.” “Democracy” may be our holy grail, but to others it is just a word, a concept, and in their embrace of Trump, they’ve already turned their backs on it. Let’s talk about right and wrong. Let’s talk about humanity. Let’s talk about kindness. Security for our world. Safety for our families. Decency. Let’s welcome them back. We won’t get them all, but we can get enough to end the nightmare of Trump, and fulfill the mission of this “Stop Trump Summit.””

Wished he wasn't leaving office. Doesn't make sense that he is leaving now. Trump and GOP needs to leave office.

I'm proud of you Prime Minister Trudeau! Stand your ground! Thank you for representing us so well in this moment. \n\nDoes it make sense to be at war with your peaceful neighbors? Canadians can trade with the rest of the world.

Make That Make Sense?? Boom\nHelp Us Canada ?? This is Not My President not Even Close to an Administration…We ❤️??!! Go Red Wings??I don’t want this either????????further I’m in Detroit there is NO fentanyl!! That’s old news…Kudos Trudeau?

Trump is a Russian asset. The moment that is understood, all of Trump's past actions make perfect sense - since the beginning.

Trudeau makes no sense. Is he not the one acting like a dictator? Some people don't forget what you did Mr. Trudeau.

Hey bro, you're making way too much sense, and using big words. Our president is an insane idiot. You need to speak insane idiot to be heard.

“Make that make sense.” Mr. Prime Minister, we have been saying this since November. This American is worn out from trump. I stand with you and the Canadian government.

I’d like someone to clarify why it would be advantageous for America to oppose its allies and align with Putin—I genuinely don’t get it, but I assume there must be some logical reasoning behind it, or at least an explanation that makes some kind of sense. I’d really appreciate it if someone could break it down for me.

Wouldn't it be nice if our president would be a president instead of a dictator and hurting the american people and help us grow instead of breaking us down and making it worse for us. He don't want minerals from Canada but he just tried to make a deal with Ukraine for minerals from them, it does not make sense when Canada was one of our best allies for the United States

What's it about? It's about money. It's about a gangster family in the Whitehouse, and oligarchs in the administration, all trying to make as much money as possible. There's no other explanation possible. That's the only explanation that comes close to making any sense. Now more than ever, even if these tariffs are short-lived, Canada needs to move away from U.S. trade. This is necessary for the long term survival and prosperity of Canada. We need to make every effort to increase trade with the pacific rim, Europe and South America. There may be some short-term pain, but it has to happen. Given the events of the last few years in the U.S., Canadians have to realize that things can get even worse, and will likely never be the same. There is very little reason to believe that the ties Canada has had with the U.S. will ever be what they were, or indeed any reason to believe that that is even desirable now.

Let me understand this. Trump is pressuring Europe to help their neighbors like Ukraine but here in the US Trump is throwing Canada away. How does this make sense? Trump speaks out of both sides of his mouth. I too stand with Canada

I'm sorry but how are we able to implement all that border control measures with such a short amount of time to catch teeny tiny grams of Fentanyl but we can't stop the truckloads of stolen cars from leaving our borders? Can you make this make sense too?

Make what ever the hell you stupid liberals do to us Canadian’s, make that make sense. More like you are lying to us, you are a the DICTATOR.

Yes, please make that make sense! You supported the bully yet punished your peaceful neighbors.

MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE!

As a German who loves and stayed in Canada, I say right on.\nThis btw is how a sense making political leader sounds, clearly different than agent #47.

let this make sense, how are you still talking for Canada after stepping down. Lies about Russia to anger Trump

0:39 as an American I can’t make it make sense.

It makes sense if somebody is a Russian asset.

Every Democrat was making the point that only the host country pays for the tariffs that it puts on items. Why is Canada upset? If we have to pay the tariffs. And then canada's answer is to what make their own people pay tariffs, that doesn't make any sense. There market is so small that even if they thought they were doing a trade war, their economy will go bottom up in no time.

We cannot make sense of any of this. Even the fact that he was voted in! America loves you.

As an American that did not nor never would vote for trump....there is no making sense out of his idiocy. He has made us less safe in the world, he has humiliated America. I cannot believe this is happening in my country, I'm so sad and sorry for the chaos he and the Republicans are causing.

Hahaha we want to be friends you know like the ones who never have their wallet. The kind of friends that screw over their own people with laws and rules that the supreme leaders decide is “hate”. \nBoy he sure doesn’t want to talk about the dollar amount huh? We want free military and free money now!!!! Stomp stomp stomp give me my money daddy Trump. All you have to do is make a little effort on your end there Justin. All we are doing is reciprocating the kindness you show us. Your military members support you? \n\nPut it to a vote if you will not censor them I think you might get a sense of how out of touch you are with your own country. \n\nWe love Canadians we dislike the leadership and the smashing laws that take it out on the common citizen that don’t live in a drug riddled city. You know the majority of your citizens?

Yet Canada hates him right now, Just as much as all of you hate Trump. Trump never said he sided with Russia and I really wish all of you dimwits would donate your personal money, or personally volunteer to step on the front lines. They have no manpower and y'all are idiots to think that it makes sense to give a country backing after they're the ones who threaten to join NATO and clearly most of y'all don't even know that NATO started this bullshit by going against their promises to Russia and they have added eight former Soviet countries to their union. At this point I'm okay with giving half of the US to the libtards So you guys can pay taxes to fund every other country but your own. Yuck.

Trump cannot hold Canada responsible for individuals who become addicted to drugs, overdose, and die. That responsibility lies with the country where these incidents occur, not with another nation. His comments don't make sense unless he is attempting to find a different excuse to jack Csanada up with the tariffs. Shame on you, Trump.

Look I love my president Donald J Trump and I’m am completely ignorant to all this but Canada is making alot of sense here .. but like I said I’m not privy to all the intel !!

I never understood why people called Trump a threat to Democracy. But after seeing him break alliances with Ukraine and start trade wars with Canada their closest ally, while praising Russia. It all starts to make sense

Native Floridian in the US here sending big hugs out to Canadians and Prime Minister Trudeau, Ukraine and President Zelenskyy, and Mexico and La Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum❣️ I wish my one vote and activism had been enough to stop the re-election of such a horrid, arrogant individual back into our WH. It all makes sense if he is aligning us with Russia

Make that make sense he says. No senses here

Stop funding Ukraine when there’s a cease fire on the line. You spent way more on Ukraine than our very own boarder! Make THAT make sense

Eye for an eye, it makes sense. You are correct, we the people will pay for this 25% increase. This how America will be worse again by putting more people in deeper debt and poverty.

It makes total sense to me. He wishes to have total economic power over weak countries like Canada.

So you claim the tariffs will hurt the US economy, so that means thew tariffs you put in place will also hurt the Canadian economy. Make it make sense.

Trump isn’t a smart man. But he is a man baby who loves to be told he’s a smart man, which is why other leaders do it. \n\nI do wonder what the end game is. Trump wants to make Canada the 51st state (to get the natural resources and despoil the country by drilling for oil). Does he really imagine that this is going to endear Canadians to America. Is he planning to deteriorate the relationship so that eventually he invades Canada? Because the tariffs make absolutely no sense for the reasons Trump has given.

Easing russian sanctions, then putting tarrifs to allies that makes stupid sense.

Doesn't all this make sense if CHUMP is viewed as an 'undercover' Russian asset..?

This makes no damn sense

You are our friend but we won’t be taken advantage of make it make sense that you want free shit but don’t wanna put the work in stay up there and freeze or join like the old saying is against us with us or in our way

Finally, a guy that's making sense providing information for the public that is congruent.

Canada get out of the American sheild.. make that make sense!! I love Canadians just not European ass kiss idiots.. Canada get ready for American he is showing you ge is going to hurt you

There is NO making sense of any of this. Our leadership is simply insane. I apologize for what the administration is doing to you and Mexico, and Ukraine. I wish I didn’t have to live here. I understand your response to this issue.

Why do I feel like Trudeau cares more about my well-being than my own government? Not all of us Americans support Trump. Frankly, I'm terrified of what he's doing. I support your push back, Canada. It only makes sense. I'm glad there are countries out there with safe and logical leaders. Hopefully someday the U.S. can have that again.

This can’t be the leader of a country. He finishes sentences and makes logical sense. Impossible.

Make that make sense? Russia has nukes, your welcome. They said the guy was stupid wow....

It makes a lot of sense Trudeau… when you think about who and what he is, including the sickophants around him… YOU ARE THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!???

Say it! Make it make sense.

There is no winner is a trade war … that’s what the Chinese said . So does it make sense now ???