Trump’s Ambassador Pick Denies Canada Annexation Amidst Outrage
During his Senate confirmation hearing, U.S. ambassador nominee Pete Hoekstra affirmed Canada’s sovereignty, distancing himself from President Trump’s annexation rhetoric. Despite Democrats’ concerns about Trump’s disrespectful language and trade policies harming the U.S.-Canada relationship, Hoekstra emphasized the countries’ long-standing partnership and expressed a desire for increased cooperation and freer trade. He acknowledged existing tensions but aimed to foster a more collaborative relationship, suggesting Trump’s comments might have been intended as a provocation towards Canada’s former prime minister. Hoekstra also stressed the importance of increased Canadian defense spending.
John Q. Hosedrinker