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President-elect Trump floated NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a possible candidate to switch Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister in a social media put up on Wednesday.
And it appeared Janet Gretzky – Wayne’s spouse – received the message.
Janet Gretzky shared Trump’s Truth Social put up on her Instagram Stories and posted the hyperlink.
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Wayne Gretzky and Janet Gretzky earlier than the sport between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Jan. 25, 2014. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA Today Sports)
“I simply left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One as he’s recognized 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 folks of Canada ought to begin a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It can be a lot enjoyable to observe!”
Trump’s put up got here as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confronted strain 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.
The principal opposition Conservatives have demanded an election.
Janet and Wayne Gretzky watch the match between Rafael Nadal and Denis Shapovalov through the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada, Aug. 10, 2017. (Eric Bolte-USA Today Sports)
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Trump additionally 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 grow to be the 51st state within the USA.
“Her conduct was completely poisonous, and under no circumstances conducive to creating offers that are good for the very sad residents of Canada. She is not going to be missed!!!”
Trump has additionally teased Canadians about including the nation because the 51st U.S. state.
“The Great One” appeared to help Trump amid his election win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak previous to a NATO assembly in England, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
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He was seen final month at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump’s presidential election win, sporting a “Make America Great Again” cap.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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