Donald Trump has suggested cutting taxes for Canadians and floated the idea of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky leading the country.
“I just met with Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he’s known in hockey circles,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I told him, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada—or soon to be called Governor of Canada? You’d win easily without even campaigning.’”
Mocking Trudeau and Canadian Leadership
Trump has repeatedly ridiculed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as Canada’s “governor” and joking about the country becoming a U.S. state. He has also criticized Canada’s trade practices, accusing the country of exploiting the United States.
Despite Trump’s suggestion, Gretzky, a native of Brantford, Ontario, and a hockey hall-of-famer, has shown no interest in politics. “He wasn’t interested,” Trump added. “But I think Canadians should start a ‘DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY’ movement. It would be so entertaining to see!”
Tax and Trade Proposals
Trump also claimed he would slash Canadian taxes by more than 60% and suggested such measures would double Canadian businesses’ size and offer unmatched military protection. He reiterated his jabs at Trudeau in another post, mockingly wishing him a “Merry Christmas” and again using the nickname “governor.”
Last month, Trudeau and Trump reportedly met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss trade tensions, including Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports. According to reports, Trudeau warned that such tariffs would devastate Canada’s economy, prompting Trump to allegedly retort, “So your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the U.S. for $100 billion?”
Growing Dissatisfaction with Trudeau
Trudeau, who has served as Canada’s prime minister since 2015, faces increasing criticism over high living costs and a worsening housing crisis. Calls for his resignation, including from members of his Liberal Party, are mounting as the next federal election approaches, likely in October 2025.
