President-elect Trump threw his help behind NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a possible candidate for Canadian prime minister in a put up on social media on Wednesday.
Trump wrote on Reality Social that Canadians ought to observe.
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Wayne Gretzky gestures throughout the third spherical of the AT&T Pebble Seashore Professional-Am at Pebble Seashore Golf Hyperlinks in Pebble Seashore, California, on Feb. 8, 2020. (Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“I simply left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Nice One as he’s identified in Ice Hockey circles. I mentioned, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, quickly to be often known as the Governor of Canada – You’d win simply, you wouldn’t even should marketing campaign,’” Trump wrote.
“He had no curiosity, however I believe the folks of Canada ought to begin a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Motion. It might be a lot enjoyable to look at!”
Trump’s put up got here as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confronted strain to step down. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau’s cupboard. On the identical time, opposition chief Jagmeet Singh known as on Trudeau to resign.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at a fireplace chat with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Dec. 9. (Riley Smith/The Canadian Press by way of AP)
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Trump additionally weighed in after Freeland resigned.
“The Nice State of Canada is surprised because the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her place by Governor Justin Trudeau,” Trump posted to his Reality Social, trolling Trudeau, after beforehand suggesting Canada ought to change into the 51st state within the USA.
“Her conduct was completely poisonous, and by no means conducive to creating offers that are good for the very sad residents of Canada. She won’t be missed!!!”
President Trump, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discuss previous to a NATO roundtable assembly at The Grove lodge and resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, on Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Picture/Frank Augstein)
Gretzky was seen final month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Seashore, Florida, after Trump’s presidential election win carrying a “Make America Nice Once more” cap.
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