April 30th, 2025 – In the aftermath of Canada’s federal election, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken credit for the victory of Liberal Mark Carney, insisting that his own actions undermined Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s campaign.​
In an interview with The Atlantic published on April 28, Trump insisted he cost Poilievre the election, suggesting that his unpopularity in Canada and controversial remarks influenced the outcome. Trump’s comments, including advocating for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state and initiating a trade war, sparked a surge of Canadian nationalism and shifted public opinion against Poilievre, who had initially led in the polls by a significant margin.​
Canadian pollster Frank Graves supported this perspective, noting that Trump’s interference played a decisive role in the election’s surprising competitiveness . The election results reflect a clear message from Canadians: foreign interference, especially from influential figures like Trump, is unwelcome in their democratic processes. As Carney assumes leadership, he faces the challenge of navigating Canada-U.S. relations while upholding the nation’s sovereignty and addressing domestic concerns that were central to the election discourse.
