Canadian politician Charlie Angus criticized President Trump for deploying troops to Los Angeles during unrest related to immigration enforcement actions. He referred to Trump’s actions as indicative of a “gangster police state” and raised concerns about Trump attending the upcoming G7 summit in Canada.
On Thursday, the White House defended the troops’ deployment by attributing it to escalating violence. A spokesperson stated that chaos and attacks on law enforcement occurred under the leadership of local Democratic officials. According to the White House, Trump acted to protect federal agents when state leaders did not.
Local leaders in California have called for the removal of federal forces, while protests around the country have been ignited by these developments. Meanwhile, Trump attended the opening night of the musical “Les Miserables” at the Kennedy Center, seemingly undeterred by the situation.
He is slated to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a summit from June 15th to 17th, where discussions on economic and security matters are expected. During a meeting in May, Carney advocated against Trump’s latest tariffs and pushed back against remarks suggesting Canada could be treated as a lesser state.
Angus mentioned receiving numerous messages from concerned Canadians about the implications of Trump’s policies, particularly regarding security issues. He warned that Trump poses a significant threat not just to American democracy, but also to Canadian sovereignty and international laws.
Canadian politicians have expressed worries that U.S. relations have become strained under Trump’s leadership, noting over a hundred instances since last year where they believe Canada has been unfairly targeted. Angus emphasized that Canada can’t regard the U.S. as an ally under Trump, who he argues doesn’t uphold the principles of liberal democracy.
In his speech, Angus cautioned Carney to remain wary of Trump and resist any efforts that might compromise Canada’s sovereignty. He asserted that Canada must be vigilant against the potential dangers posed by Trump, especially in light of the negotiations that are ahead.
