Following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, Google searches for “move to Canada” surged dramatically, reaching peak levels early Wednesday morning. Search interest was particularly high in states where Vice President Kamala Harris won, reflecting a potential desire to relocate to a country with a different political climate. Searches also included inquiries about immigration procedures, best places to live in Canada, and the Canadian equivalent of the house-hunting app Zillow, indicating a serious interest in relocating north. While Canada has recently reduced its immigration targets, the government website is prepared to handle surges in traffic from those seeking information on immigrating to the country.
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I’m really starting to wonder if Trump is losing touch with reality. Claiming that an audience went ‘crazy’ for him at his debate with Harris, when there was no audience, is both concerning and frankly, quite humorous. The fact that he even mentioned the nonexistent audience shows a level of disconnect that is alarming for someone who once held the highest office in the country.
It’s no secret that Trump has a contentious relationship with the truth, but this latest episode of creating a phantom audience takes it to a whole new level. The fact that he mentioned that the audience went crazy for him, when there was no audience to begin with, is truly baffling.… Continue reading
In a world where reality is seemingly malleable, we find ourselves faced with yet another instance of Trumpworld claims that 25,000 people attended his rally, only to have aerial shots show otherwise. The sheer audacity of inflating crowd numbers seems to be a signature move for Trump and his followers. It’s almost comical at this point, the lengths they will go to in order to create a facade of popularity and influence.
Looking at the evidence presented, it becomes glaringly obvious that the numbers simply do not add up. With only 3,500 tickets sold and a venue that could accommodate that number, where did the leap to 25,000 come from?… Continue reading
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