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Donald Trump is so STUPID! Our closest friends and wintertime tourists. I am so ASHAMED!

We love our Canadian friends. As an American I am embarrassed that our government is this stupid.

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.

I’m tired of people telling us who should be our friends over here in America if our president is OK with talking to Putin then leave us alone. I’m tired all this the spooky scary man. Why can’t we talk to each other? What’s the problem? What are y’all hiding?

I don’t get it, we as Americans are just asking to be treated the same, why shouldn’t Canada pay the same as we pay? \n\nSound like a but hurt girl friend who doesn’t want to be treated the way she treats others. Like attracts like dumbasses

that is the cost to be the us follower against china . so this matter is not strange. Be the us enemy or friend is the same.

Trump the bully is standing by Putin and against our friends and allies.

It's unfortunate our current Prime Minister is on his way out. I sure hope my fellow Canadians do not elect Trump butt kisser Pierre polieve. Americans, we love you, we love to visit your beautiful country, every American I've met has been so friendly but America, how did you elect that trouble maker?

Canada Latinas EurAsia HELLO! WORLD'S PEACE PEOPLE'S! *Not problems Comrades! O.K. Ukraine I'S USSR! Forever! NATO's GO HOME GO HOME NOW! ALOHA! Hi! Guys! WE KNOW HELP YOUR! Guantanamo NoW needs WANTED ZELEN$$KI arrested orders! FBI! NoW Guys NoW! Don't Worry MY Dears FRIEND'S!*\nALOHA!!!

Tramp learns tnings from the best friend Putin?

I’m in tears. Mr. Trudeau, thank you for supporting the US citizens as we try to figure out what we can do to get our friends back. I’d give anything to be a Maple Leaf if I can’t have my country back. I love Canada because they’ve always welcomed me. The people are freaking amazing and kind. I love our allies because we look out for each other. Canada, Mexico, Europe, Ukraine, etc., the American people love you and don’t want this insanity - not just liberal-minded people like me, but most all of us. Love to you all!

It's a cup game, watch the money. “In short, bad news is an investor’s best friend,” Buffett wrote in the op-ed. “It lets you buy a slice of America’s future at a marked-down price.” and he is not really malicious just a player. The rest of them not so much.

This is a small voice from Asia. I would say that the world is watching this event interestingly. U.S. policy can turn around 180° with just one person. You can do this to your friend, your ally. Can anyone trust you anymore?

In 1990, a friend had told me that when the WW3 happens, it will be between Russia together with US against Europe and Allies.

The biggest fear that D Trump has is that China becomes as strong as them. He uses Russia as his ally to physically threaten China. It's now time for the rest of the world to show that his plan can backfire. I think Europe and Canada should strengthen their free trade and investments with China (but make sure that they won't physically annex Taiwan). By making China stronger, Trump will finally realize the value of old friends and how dumb his plans were.

I’m sorry Canada for my deranged government. Please don’t think they reflect all Americans. Most of us are terrified right now and hate this situation we’re in. And most of us love Canada as our neighbor and friend

Your best friend is your best enemy

Commie Donnie doesn't care about the American people. He only cares about enriching himself and his billionaire friends.

Trump would never admit he's wrong or defeat .. he's only interested in being a dictator like his best friend Putting. Long live the rest of the world minus China as well.

From Australia.Brilliant speech.Trump is ditching friends for Putin.

Trump and the republican party are traitors to their country and so are everybody who voted and supports them. Wake the fuck up Americans and take back your country. Stop trying to do Putins bidding by picking a fight with your friends. STOP BEING SO FUCKING STUPID.

Proud of my Prime Minister and Mexico President for standing up against this bully shame on him attacking his friends big dummy

Really like young hood leadership like Canada president Trudeau as well French president Macron. US president Trump is old, crazy, imbecil, hatre, and dementia. He is turning friends become foes, and foes become friends.

Can we PLEASE!!! Do away with FOX news who has brainwashed a good part of my family and friends!

Canada, I am sorry for the acts of Donald J. Trump, who does not speak for me (and I am confident most of the people of the USA). If I could change Trump's actions directly, I would.\nI believe your government is taking the correct actions in response and I do not find fault in that. You are our friends. I/we will suffer from Trump's actions. I am sorry for us all.\nMay God save the free world.\n❤❤❤

Bro ? we don’t want this either as I speak for my American ?? friends ✌?✊????

Is Canada hiring? Asking for a friend??‍♀️

All I can say as an American is that the giant majority of us do not want this at all. Donald does not speak for us and Canada and Mexico are our friends, especially in trade and culture. Our election system is so antiquated that tons of young people sat out and the swing states have all the power here. Plus, I don't think Mexico, Canada, France, Ukraine or any of you guys need to be apologetic, the US is what it is now

How you calling him a friend and being condescending at the same time. \nThen addressing us citizens like we are his school students \n\nF u dude

It's absolutely nauseating that Donald started a trade war with Canada. What a great neighbor and friend Canada has been to the U.S. for so many, many years.

Trump is a crazy immoral liar who wants to be a dictator and he’s trying to ruin the country so that he can be. I hope the people who voted for him are happy. It was clear, and he even described what he would do. I am very sorry it is hurting our friends and allies, as well as the U.S. people, especially Canada, Germany, and France..

My american friends, we as Canadians are trying to get this clown out of office once there is an election

We love Canada. Tariffs fail. Especially tariffs on friends. We are $36 TRILLION in debt. We need to block trade, but not with friends.

All rrump talks about is how Canada has wronged America and makes us out to be the enemy. He never says be wants to work together as friends and buisness partners

American people wake up get that man in the white out of the office or your people will suffer you are lossing many friends because of that man..

Lex Luther was always Supermans friend , greatest guys I know , Putin and Trump ! Bringing to you on the world stage , chaos , division , and bondage unto submission ! LETS MAKE A DEAL , COME ON DOWN !!!???

Other than Russia, does the USA still have any friends?

So much respect for you, sir. Showing what a real leader is supposed to act like. be like. My one great country has been taken over by right wing extremists. Put into power by my fellow Americans who have just lost their way. Bought into all the hate that he has brought. This American has always thought of Canada as a major friend. And will continue to do so. This American stands with Canada I stand with Ukraine I stand against Putin and always will.

I fear so much for my wonderful Canadian and American friends. Having visited both countries specifically New York in the US, Nova Scotia and Ontario in Canada, my heart is breaking for them. I stand with Canada, Ukraine, and pray for my American friends' safety as well. From Penzance, Cornwall, UK.

No one has bowed down to Putin. Ridiculous. Do your fkin research. \n\nThis with Canada is wrong though. Wish we left our Canadian friends alone.

Don't be fooled by this wimp my American friends. Trudeau is a weasel and has killed Canada. I'm not a fan of Trump but he still has seen thru this bum and we deserve what we're getting because of his neglect and Woke policies for the last 10 years. he's as corrupt as a politician can get. So please wait til we get a leader in Canada that will get us back to a REAL partner with the US. An election is gonna happen real soon that will put a Prime Minister in place that will address the concerns of both of our countries and get things back to normal.....and it won't be Mark Carney!!!!!

I hate that he has to pretend Trump is his friend, when we all know Trump's only friend is Putin

Texan and Cold War veteran here. Canada has fought beside us in every major conflict and a number of small ones as well and has always been a good friend to the American people. I will do everything I can to support Canada and Ukraine and any other ally our current dis-administration attempts to bully. \n\nExcellent speech Mr. Prime Minister, you are what leadership and integrity look like and Canadians can be proud to call you their own. You are polite, we are not. You are loyal, we are not. You have guts, we currently do not. God keep your land glorious and free!

Well I know I wanted some of my friends to hear the beginning of this I'm not sure about the last 2/3 cuz I give up

Look americans who voted trump america will be great for loosing friends and allied around the world the only friend with you is putin.

You are NOT America's friend.

God bless America. Get better soon. Sincerely from a friend from over the big lake.

YES WHACKING FRIENDS PUTIN IS GONNA SMASH US BECAUSE DONALD TRUMP IS A DUMB A$$ PERIOD

We’re are your friends but we will sell China oil ?

Trump speak just like a third grader , bullying and disgraceful. But I blame them idiots that voted for him back in the office. They will be suffering the pain that he caused .\nCanada supposed to be our friend, our ally why He started the trade war with ?