Wayne Gretzky may not be convinced he needs to follow President-elect Trump's advice to run for Canada's prime minister, but his wife Janet is at least convinced enough to share the idea on social media. I think so.
On Wednesday, President Trump hinted on social media that hockey great Wayne Gretzky would replace the embattled Prime Minister.
“I just parted ways with Wayne Gretzky, a great figure in the world of ice hockey,” Trump wrote. I said: “Wayne, why don't you run for the position of Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as Governor-General of Canada? You will win easily and you won't have to campaign.”
“Even though he wasn't interested, I think Canadians should start a Wayne Gretzky draft campaign. It would be a lot of fun to watch!”
Janet Gretzky posted a message from the president-elect on her Instagram story and link.
President Trump's proposal comes as pressure mounts on Trudeau to resign following the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland earlier this month.
The resignation of Prime Minister Trudeau's leading cabinet members did not escape the attention of President Trump, who criticized the Canadian prime minister on social media.
“Canadians are stunned by the resignation or firing of the Finance Minister by Governor Justin Trudeau,” President Trump wrote on Truth Social, reiterating the idea that Canada should become part of the United States.
“Her actions were completely harmful and in no way conducive to a beneficial transaction for very unfortunate Canadians. She will not be missed!!!”
Prime Minister Trudeau's Liberal Party could face a vote of no confidence in January. The Liberal Party currently forms a coalition government with the New Democratic Party (NDP). However, a no-confidence vote would ensure the collapse of the coalition government and could send Canadians to the polls in a special election much earlier than the federal election scheduled for October 2025.
