The political landscape of Canada has been dramatically reshaped, with Mark Carney’s Liberals emerging victorious, Jagmeet Singh’s NDP facing a leadership crisis, and Pierre Poilievre suffering a stunning defeat in his own riding.
The common thread, according to the individual who occupies the White House, is his own influence.
“You know, until I came along, remember that the Conservative was leading by 25 points,” US President Donald Trump asserted in an interview with The Atlantic.
His perspective on the election's trajectory was clear. “Then I was disliked by enough of the Canadians that I’ve thrown the election into a close call, right?” he told the publication prior to the vote. “I don’t even know if it’s a close call.”
Just months prior, the Conservatives appeared poised for a commanding victory, their lead seemingly insurmountable.
However, the ascent of Carney to the Liberal leadership following Justin Trudeau's departure coincided with a period of heightened tension in Canada-US relations.
Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canada as a potential “51st state” and the imposition of tariffs cast a long shadow over the election campaign. His intervention even extended to Election Day, with a Truth Social post urging Canadians to vote for him.
Many believe this external pressure galvanized support for the Liberals under Carney. In his victory speech, the new Prime Minister addressed the elephant in the room, characterizing Trump as a persistent threat to Canadian sovereignty, while vowing that Canada would not be broken.
Despite Carney’s strong stance, Trump’s remarks about Canada’s sovereignty persist. “I say it would make a great 51st state,” he told The Atlantic.
“I love other nations. I love Canada,” he continued. “You know, they do 95% of their business with us. Remember, if they’re a state, there’s no tariffs.”
Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg suggested that a Canadian state would likely lean left, a prospect the US President surprisingly found agreeable: “A lot of people say that, but I’m OK with it if it has to be.”
He offered his own analysis of the Tory defeat, suggesting a prior dissatisfaction with the former Liberal leader. “They didn’t like Governor Trudeau too much,” he added pointedly.
A seismic shift has occurred in Canadian politics, with the Liberals under Mark Carney winning, the NDP leader resigning, and Conservative Pierre Poilievre losing his seat.
Trump claims his influence on Canadian public opinion caused this dramatic turn, citing his unpopularity as the reason for the Conservative collapse and the Liberal surge.
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“You know, until I came along, remember that the Conservative was leading by 25 points,” US President Donald Trump asserted in an interview with The Atlantic.
His perspective on the election's trajectory was clear. “Then I was disliked by enough of the Canadians that I’ve thrown the election into a close call, right?” he told the publication prior to the vote. “I don’t even know if it’s a close call.”
Just months prior, the Conservatives appeared poised for a commanding victory, their lead seemingly insurmountable.
However, the ascent of Carney to the Liberal leadership following Justin Trudeau's departure coincided with a period of heightened tension in Canada-US relations.
Donald Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canada as a potential “51st state” and the imposition of tariffs cast a long shadow over the election campaign. His intervention even extended to Election Day, with a Truth Social post urging Canadians to vote for him.
Many believe this external pressure galvanized support for the Liberals under Carney. In his victory speech, the new Prime Minister addressed the elephant in the room, characterizing Trump as a persistent threat to Canadian sovereignty, while vowing that Canada would not be broken.
Despite Carney’s strong stance, Trump’s remarks about Canada’s sovereignty persist. “I say it would make a great 51st state,” he told The Atlantic.
“I love other nations. I love Canada,” he continued. “You know, they do 95% of their business with us. Remember, if they’re a state, there’s no tariffs.”
Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg suggested that a Canadian state would likely lean left, a prospect the US President surprisingly found agreeable: “A lot of people say that, but I’m OK with it if it has to be.”
He offered his own analysis of the Tory defeat, suggesting a prior dissatisfaction with the former Liberal leader. “They didn’t like Governor Trudeau too much,” he added pointedly.
A seismic shift has occurred in Canadian politics, with the Liberals under Mark Carney winning, the NDP leader resigning, and Conservative Pierre Poilievre losing his seat.
Trump claims his influence on Canadian public opinion caused this dramatic turn, citing his unpopularity as the reason for the Conservative collapse and the Liberal surge.
