Trump floats Wayne Gretzky as 'Governor of Canada' while Trudeau's Christmas message struggles to make a mark: 'It no longer looks like a joke'

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December 26, 2024

Canadians, Americans and social media users globally are wondering if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's repeated bids to make Canada the 51st state of the U.S.A. — which started as a joke following Justin Trudeau's Mar-a-Lago visit — is a serious proposition after all.

Trump sparked a flurry of passionate conversations online over the Christmas holidays, as he reasserted the idea of making Canada a part of America in a post on Truth Social. He also pitched the idea of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as the next prime minister ("soon to be Governor of Canada") in another viral post.

The Republican's comments on Christmas Day resulted in a mix of responses from users, many of who wondered if the incoming U.S. president meant it as a joke or not. Some people also saw Trump's approach to Canada as a cause of worry since his most recent push to making Canada the 51st state comes amid his plans to buy Greenland and taking over the Panama Canal.

"It no longer looks like a joke," noted a German user on X, formerly known as
Twitter.

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Trump called upon Gretzky to run for Prime Minister of Canada, noting in the suggestion made via his Truth Social post on Christmas Day that he "wouldn’t even have to campaign."

Trump’s comments are part of a series of provocative statements about Canada. Referring to the Canadian Prime Minister as the “Governor of Canada,” Trump suggested Gretzky could bring leadership change. In his post, he stated, “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada … You would win easily!’”

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Gretzky is one of Canada’s most beloved figures, and was recently associated with Trump after attending his U.S. election night party at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

Trump floats Wayne Gretzky as 'Governor of Canada' while Trudeau's Christmas message struggles to make a mark: 'It no longer looks like a joke'

Donald Trump is offering Canadians a reduction of 'more than 60%' in taxes if their government joins America as its 51st state

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[Knuckle Ball]

It’s unfortunate. I used to admire Wayne Gretzky.

 

[JohnLarue]

It’s unfortunate. I used to admire Wayne Gretzky.

why would you not admire Gretzky now ?

He has not said or done anything politically.

Trump is toying with you

 

[Knuckle Ball]

why would you not admire Gretzky now ?

He has not said or done anything politically.

Trump is toying with you

Gretzky is a Trump Supporter. He attended Trump’s election victory party. He hasn’t actually spoken out in favour of Trump…but he hasn’t exactly spoken out against Trump’s recent comments regarding Canada either. I imagine they enjoy playing golf together.

Same thing as Bobby Orr.

 

[DesRicardo]

When people said we may lose our country under Trudeau, I didn't think it would be literal.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

When people said we may lose our country under Trudeau, I didn't think it would be literal.

I am not surprised.
We only need some traitorous Canadians as some on this board, who have expressed support for Trump despite his hostile and belittling messaging towards Canada, for that to happen.

 

[bazokajoe]

Trump, much like Justin, is nothing but an attention seeking whore. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[Butler1000]

It continues to amaze me how people people take this shit seriously. The guy is trolling around a dinner table making bad jokes, mocking people like Trudeau because he is an ass. Falling for this shit gives him what he wants.

 

[Conil]

It continues to amaze me how people people take this shit seriously. The guy is trolling around a dinner table making bad jokes, mocking people like Trudeau because he is an ass. Falling for this shit gives him what he wants.

I know, they keep freaking out over it. But I'm sure the Great one will be a better PM than Trudeau.

 

[JuanGoodman]

We only need some traitorous Canadians as some on this board

the only "traitorous" Canadians are the Trudeau supporters

Trudeau is the biggest threat to Canada

if you can't distinguish between a joke and a real threat then you are not very bright

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

the only "traitorous" Canadians are the Trudeau supporters

Trudeau is the biggest threat to Canada

if you can't distinguish between a joke and a real threat then you are not very bright

Trudeau supporters or voters are Canadians exercising their democratic rights.
You may not agree with their choice, but that is okay.
Trump insulting Canada, even if a joke, should atleast provoke an appropriate response from Canadians even if they dislike Trudeau.
Those that shamelessly show support for Trump, are making treasonous statements.
They still have a right to make them as it is their freedom.
But they just show that ideology is more important than their country.

 

[SchlongConery]

Trump seems to ONLY know TV personalities because he only watches TV to be informed. Members of his previous Administration said that he refused to read or hear daily intelligence reports, economic reports etc. Just a TV watching loudmouth. His followers are as simple minded as he is.

 

[JuanGoodman]

Trudeau supporters or voters are Canadians exercising their democratic rights.
You may not agree with their choice, but that is okay.
Trump insulting Canada, even if a joke, should atleast provoke an appropriate response from Canadians even if they dislike Trudeau.
Those that shamelessly show support for Trump, are making treasonous statements.
They still have a right to make them as it is their freedom.
But they just show that ideology is more important than their country.

the joke's on you

"treason" is an attempt to overthrow your government

where is Trump threatening to overthrow the Canadian government?

maybe he want's for Canadians to have a vote on it?

seeing how popular he is in the US he probably thinks that most Canadians would vote for him too and he might even be right

there is no treason, only your typical liberal lack of sense of humor and mental condition of looking to where else can I claim to be offended

 

[JuanGoodman]

he refused to read or hear daily intelligence reports

he can't read or hear daily intelligence reports because he doesn't have the necessary clearance as he is a convicted felon, remember ?

you guys made Trump invincible

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

the joke's on you

"treason" is an attempt to overthrow your government

where is Trump threatening to overthrow the Canadian government?

maybe he want's for Canadians to have a vote on it?

seeing how popular he is in the US he probably thinks that most Canadians would vote for him too and he might even be right

there is no treason, only your typical liberal lack of sense of humor and mental condition of looking to where else can I claim to be offended

I said the supportive statements are treasonous.
For Canada to become the 51st state, Canada has to lose its sovereignty.
Any statement supportive of such an external threat, especially made by the President Elect of a foreign state, can be characterized as treasonous.
If Trump's statement were humorous, then you can take mine as a humorous characterization of these supportive statements.
Guess you require a "sense of humour" when it suits you but you display a complete lack of it, when its called for on your end.
A right wing mental condition of always being the victims.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

he can't read or hear daily intelligence reports because he doesn't have the necessary clearance as he is a convicted felon, remember ? intelligence or temperament.

There I fixed that for you. lmao.
And SchlongConery was referring to Trump's 1st term, which is when this was revealed.

 

[Fun For All]

Gretzky would win if he ran

 

[dirtydaveiii]

the only "traitorous" Canadians are the Trudeau supporters

Trudeau is the biggest threat to Canada

if you can't distinguish between a joke and a real threat then you are not very bright

Your a joke and not really bright if you think Trump trying to run our government and creating massive uncertainty in our economy is ok

 

[JuanGoodman]

Your a joke and not really bright if you think Trump trying to run our government and creating massive uncertainty in our economy is ok

your beloved Trudeau is creating massive uncertainty in our economy not Trump

if we had a real leader he would know how to properly respond to Trump

 

[dirtydaveiii]

He's such a fucking tool. Wayne Gretzky is the only Canadian he even knows of other than Trudeau. Stupid doesn't even begin to describe MAGA