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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi criticizes Premier Danielle Smith for meeting with right-wing U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro, calling him racist and transphobic. Despite opposition, Smith proceeds, aiming to influence Americans on Trump's tariffs with Shapiro's large following. Nenshi's NDP condemns Smith's association, citing Shapiro's controversial remarks, but Smith persists in her efforts to engage with the American right. Full Article
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