Trump WALKS ALL OVER Carney in EXPLOSIVE Oval Office meeting

Summary

In this episode of The Candace Malcolm Show, Candace discusses the awkward and uncomfortable meeting between Mark Carney and President Donald Trump at the White House. Mark Carney, newly elected as Canada's Prime Minister, finds himself in a humiliating position as Trump makes jabs at him and praises his political comeback, which Trump claims to have influenced. Candace dives into the chaos that ensues during the press conference, where Trump reiterates his idea of Canada becoming the 51st state, leaving Carney in a tight spot. The episode critically analyzes the diplomatic blunders, leaving viewers questioning Carney's decisions and future Canadian-American relations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mark Carney and Donald Trump met for the first time in the Oval Office after Carney’s victory in the Canadian election.
• 😀 Trump's approach to the meeting was awkward for Carney, with Trump taking jabs and making uncomfortable remarks about Carney's political comeback.
• 😀 Trump took credit for Carney’s political victory, stating it was the greatest comeback in political history, even suggesting it was bigger than his own.
• 😀 Carney's speech at the meeting was polite but appeared overly deferential, highlighting his desire to build a cooperative relationship with the U.S.
• 😀 Trump expressed his desire for Canada to become the '51st state,' which put Carney in a difficult position to respond without offending Trump.
• 😀 Carney tried to counter Trump's comments on Canada being for sale with a line about certain properties never being for sale, but Trump ended the exchange with 'never say never.'
• 😀 Trump openly criticized Carney’s predecessor, Chrystia Freeland, calling her 'terrible' and blaming her for the poor relations during trade negotiations.
• 😀 Carney’s body language and facial expressions during the meeting revealed his discomfort, particularly when Trump disparaged Freeland and discussed U.S.-Canada relations.
• 😀 After the meeting, Carney faced uncomfortable questions from Canadian journalists, particularly about his reactions during the meeting with Trump.
• 😀 Carney defended Canada's sovereignty, stating that 'Canada is not for sale' and that the goal was to build a constructive economic and security partnership with the U.S.

Q & A

What was the key event discussed in this episode of the Candace Malcolm Show?

The episode focuses on a bilateral meeting between Mark Carney, the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, which became chaotic and uncomfortable for Carney.

What was the initial tone of the meeting between Mark Carney and Donald Trump?

The initial tone was awkward, with Donald Trump taking jabs at Mark Carney, including claiming that Carney's political comeback was due to Trump's influence. Carney appeared uncomfortable but did not interrupt or challenge Trump.

Why did Candace Malcolm find Mark Carney’s decision to meet with Trump surprising?

Candace Malcolm was surprised because, after the negative treatment of Ukrainian President Zelensky by Trump, she expected world leaders to avoid such meetings. Moreover, Carney’s delegation was mostly made up of former Trudeau Liberal cabinet ministers, which could have worsened the situation from Trump’s perspective.

How did Trump address Mark Carney’s election victory?

Trump claimed that Carney’s election victory was the greatest comeback in political history, even greater than his own, and implied that Carney wouldn’t have won if not for Trump’s influence.

What did Mark Carney say in response to Trump’s comment about Canada becoming the 51st state?

Carney diplomatically responded that some places, like Canada, are never for sale and emphasized that Canada’s sovereignty would never be up for negotiation, despite Trump’s continued suggestions.

How did President Trump describe the benefits of Canada becoming the 51st state?

Trump argued that Canada would benefit from lower taxes, free military protection, and other advantages if it became part of the United States, while dismissing the boundary between the two countries as an artificial line.

What was Mark Carney's reaction to Trump’s rhetoric about the artificial border between the US and Canada?

Carney appeared uncomfortable, smiling awkwardly and not directly challenging Trump, which left him vulnerable to further humiliation during the public exchange.

What was the outcome of the Q&A session after the meeting?

During the Q&A, Trump continued to express controversial views, including criticizing former Canadian Minister Chrystia Freeland and suggesting that Canada should bear more of the military burden. Carney, while trying to remain polite, appeared visibly uncomfortable and struggled to assert Canada's position.

What did Carney say in his follow-up interview after the meeting?

Carney explained that the President had expressed his wish for Canada to join the US, but Carney firmly stated that Canada was not for sale and would never consider such an idea, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to a constructive relationship with the US.

How did Candace Malcolm view Mark Carney’s performance during the meeting?

Candace Malcolm viewed Mark Carney’s performance as a failure, particularly criticizing his discomfort and inability to challenge Trump’s rhetoric. She felt that Carney’s politeness and deference to Trump made him appear weak and undermined his position as Canada's leader.