Mark Carney says Canadians ‘not impressed’ by King’s offer of second state visit to Trump
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Canadians ‘not impressed’ by King’s unprecedented Trump offer
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has criticised King Charles' invitation for an unprecedented second State Visit to Donald Trump, stating that Canadians “weren't impressed” by the gesture.
- The invitation was delivered physically by Keir Starmer while Trump was challenging Canada's sovereignty and made suggestions of annexation, creating tension between the two countries.
- Carney's election campaign focused on opposing Trump's policies, and the anti-Trump sentiment in Canada contributed to his victory.
- King Charles will open Canada's parliament later this month, marking the first time a British monarch has done so in 50 years, a move seen as a message of sovereignty.
- The invitation to Trump has drawn criticism in both the UK and Canada, with some members of parliament calling for Trump to be barred from addressing the houses during his visit.