Trump Trolls World Leader Again in Unexpected Christmas Post About Wayne Gretzky
In a provocative Christmas Day statement, President-elect Donald Trump revealed he approached hockey icon Wayne Gretzky about potentially leading Canada, while continuing to refer to the nation as America’s future 51st state.
The announcement comes amid escalating tensions over proposed trade tariffs and border security measures.
During a conversation with “The Great One,” Trump claimed he suggested Gretzky run for what he termed “Governor of Canada,” predicting an effortless victory that would not require campaigning.
Despite Gretzky’s reported lack of interest, Trump encouraged Canadians to launch a “DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement,” calling it potential entertainment for observers.
The unusual proposal follows a contentious December meeting at Mar-a-Lago between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
During their discussion of proposed tariffs, Trump reportedly suggested that if Canada couldn’t manage without “ripping off the US to the tune of $100 billion a year,” it should consider becoming the 51st state, with Trudeau serving as governor.
The president-elect’s November announcement included threats of implementing a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports unless both nations address concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States.
Trump has notably begun referring to Trudeau as “Governor Trudeau” and Canada as the “Great State of Canada.”
He recently employed these monikers while criticizing former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s departure, stating, “The Great State of Canada is stunned as the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her position by Governor Justin Trudeau.”
“Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed.”
In his Christmas social media message, Trump extended holiday wishes to “Governor Justin Trudeau” while making bold claims about potential benefits of Canadian statehood.
He asserted that Canadian citizens could see tax reductions exceeding 60 percent, business growth doubling and unprecedented military protection if the nation joined the United States.
These statements represent an unprecedented approach to diplomatic relations with one of America’s closest allies and largest trading partners.
The suggestions of Canadian statehood and governmental restructuring mark a significant departure from traditional international diplomatic discourse.
Sources told CTV News last week that 52-year-old Trudeau is now “considering his options as leader” as his minority Liberal government grapples with plummeting poll numbers and mounting internal dissent.
The political earthquake intensified as New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh made an unprecedented call for Trudeau’s resignation, marking the first time he had explicitly demanded the prime minister step down.
While Singh’s party has provided crucial support to Trudeau’s minority government, he now says “all options are on the table.”