President-elect Trump threw his assist 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 Truth Social that Canadians should comply with.
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Wayne Gretzky gestures through the third spherical of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 8, 2020. (Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
“I simply left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great 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 would win simply, you wouldn’t even need to marketing campaign,’” Trump wrote.
“He had no curiosity, however I believe the individuals of Canada ought to begin a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It could be a lot enjoyable to observe!”
Trump’s put up got here as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confronted stress to step down. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau’s cupboard. At the identical time, opposition chief Jagmeet Singh referred to 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 through AP)
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Trump also weighed in after Freeland resigned.
“The Great State of Canada is shocked because the Finance Minister resigns, or was fired, from her place by Governor Justin Trudeau,” Trump posted to his Truth Social, trolling Trudeau, after beforehand suggesting Canada ought to turn into the 51st state within the USA.
“Her conduct was completely poisonous, and in no way 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 resort and resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, on Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Gretzky was seen final month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump’s presidential election win wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap.
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