President-elect Trump expressed support for NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a candidate for Canada's prime minister in a social media post Wednesday.
President Trump wrote in Truth Social that Canadians should follow suit.
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Wayne Gretzky gestures during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 8, 2020 in Pebble Beach, California. (Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
“I just parted ways with Wayne Gretzky. 'He's a great guy that's known in the hockey world.' I said, 'Wayne, why don't you run for prime minister of Canada? You will be known as the Governor. If you could win easily, you wouldn't even have to campaign,” Trump wrote.
“He wasn't interested, but I think Canadians should start a draft campaign for Wayne Gretzky. It would be a lot of fun to watch!”
Trump's post comes as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces pressure to resign. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau's cabinet. At the same time, opposition leader Jagmeet Singh called on Prime Minister Trudeau to resign.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a fireside chat with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 9. (Riley Smith/Canadian Press, via AP)
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Trump also expressed his opinion after Freeland resigned.
After previously suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, President Trump wrote on his Truth Social: “Canada is stunned as Finance Minister resigns or is removed from office by Governor Justin Trudeau.'' “Yes,” he posted, mocking Prime Minister Trudeau.
“Her actions were completely harmful and in no way conducive to a beneficial transaction for very unfortunate Canadians. She will not be missed!!!”
President Trump (left) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet before the NATO Roundtable at The Grove Hotel and Resort in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, on December 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Gretzky was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat at Trump's Palm Beach, Florida, mansion last month after Trump won the presidential election.
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