Canada’s New PM Mark Carney Slams Trump in Victory Speech: “America Wants to Own Us”
In a dramatic political comeback, Canada’s Liberal Party secured a surprise victory in Monday’s federal election — and newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney wasted no time calling out U.S. President Donald Trump in a fiery, late-night speech. “America wants our land, our water, our resources, our country — never,” Carney declared before a cheering crowd in Ottawa. “These are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us.” Despite his pointed accusations, Carney said he intends to meet with Trump to address what he described as “a crisis we did not create,” vowing to stand firm in a looming trade showdown: “We will win this trade war with America.” The Liberal resurgence marks a stunning turnaround for a party widely expected to suffer major losses just weeks ago. Analysts credit the upset victory in part to Trump’s recent inflammatory remarks about Canada, including his suggestion that it should become the United States’ “51st state” and that Canada “would cease to exist” without U.S. trade. As of 2 a.m. Eastern, the Liberals had either won or were leading in 167 of Canada’s 343 electoral districts — up from their previous 150 seats. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, trailed with 145 districts. While it’s still uncertain whether the Liberals will reach the 172-seat threshold for a majority, Daily Mail reports suggest a coalition with the New Democratic Party is likely if needed. In his speech, Carney announced a new direction for Canada’s economic policy: “Our integration with the United States is over. The American betrayal shocked us, but now we must take care of each other.” He pledged to deepen trade partnerships with Europe and Asia, saying, “If the U.S. doesn’t want to lead the world economy, then we will.” Trump had actively inserted himself into Canada’s election cycle, declaring on social media that he was “on the ballot” and doubling down on claims that Canada benefits unfairly from the U.S. economy. During an Oval Office signing ceremony held earlier on election day, Trump said, “Canada would cease to exist as a country” without American trade, and added, “As a state, it works great.” These comments reportedly enraged many Canadians and sparked a nationalist surge that helped reframe the election around national sovereignty — ultimately benefiting the Liberals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who had hoped the election would be a reckoning for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decade-long rule, conceded defeat late Monday. He vowed to lead a strong opposition and hold Carney’s government accountable. Despite the loss, the Conservatives appear to have gained around 26 additional seats. Prime Minister Carney now faces immediate challenges, including navigating a high-stakes trade conflict with Canada’s largest economic partner. With over 75% of Canadian exports headed to the U.S., Trump’s threat to raise tariffs and shift auto manufacturing south poses a serious risk to the Canadian economy. To cushion the blow, Carney has proposed redirecting revenue from counter-tariffs to support affected Canadian workers. His broader platform includes continued dental care funding, middle-class tax relief, reduced immigration levels, and increased investment in the national broadcaster.
Tucker Carlson Unveils Bold 2028 Presidential Prediction: J.D. Vance is the Future of the GOP
Conservative firebrand Tucker Carlson has thrown his full support behind Vice President J.D. Vance as the next Republican presidential nominee in 2028. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Fox News host — whose son works in Vance’s press office — confidently declared that Vance is uniquely positioned to carry the MAGA movement forward after Donald Trump’s presidency. Carlson praised Vance as the only figure capable of truly expanding and preserving Trump’s political legacy. “Everyone wants to leave a legacy — and great leaders especially. From where I stand, the only person in the Republican Party who can build on Trump’s achievements and fulfill the movement’s full potential is J.D. Vance,” Carlson stated emphatically. Carlson underscored Vance’s deep loyalty to Trump, calling it “unquestionable,” and commended the vice president’s “profound” dedication to the administration. He emphasized that Vance’s unwavering service makes him the obvious choice to lead the MAGA vision into the next era. This enthusiastic endorsement comes as the Trump-Vance administration wraps up its first 100 days in office, following their victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. When podcast host Vince Coglianese pointed out that Carlson had previously appeared to distance himself from Vance — possibly to keep the media spotlight firmly on Trump’s early days in office — Carlson readily agreed. “That’s exactly right,” he said, while reaffirming his prediction: “At this moment, I don’t see any other serious contender. J.D. Vance will be the nominee.” According to Trending Politics, Carlson’s bold prediction stands in contrast to Trump’s more reserved remarks from February, when the President declined to endorse anyone for 2028, saying only that many capable individuals would likely compete. Meanwhile, speculation about the 2028 GOP field is heating up. A report from Mediaite suggested that Donald Trump Jr. might be eyeing a run — a claim he angrily dismissed, insisting his efforts to support Vance’s vice-presidential nomination were genuine, not a political setup for his own ambitions. “I busted my ass to help JD get the VP slot because I wanted to run in 2028? That’s absurd,” Trump Jr. said in a scathing rebuttal, blasting the rumors as baseless. Political strategist Mark Halperin also weighed in, highlighting Vance’s willingness to engage with media outlets across the political spectrum — a rare and powerful advantage. Halperin compared Vance’s approach favorably to other rising political figures, including Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who has similarly shown confidence in appearing even on platforms like Fox News. “Vance isn’t afraid to go anywhere or face tough audiences — and that’s a major edge,” Halperin noted. “Many other would-be candidates just don’t perform at the same level.” As Carlson sees it, the future of the GOP will be determined by which candidate best embodies the spirit and energy of the MAGA movement — a movement he says now firmly controls the party’s direction. Early polling suggests Carlson’s instincts may be right: hypothetical matchups show Vance dominating over other potential 2028 contenders like Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis.