Mark Carney, the Liberal leader, has faced scrutiny for his misleading portrayal of a March 28 call with Donald Trump, where he confirmed Trump discussed Canada becoming the 51st state, contrary to his earlier claims of a respectful conversation. A source revealed that while Carney has positioned himself as tough on Trump, he acknowledged the need to criticize him during the election, complicating his campaign narrative that Trump “betrayed us.” This revelation is significant as Carney’s campaign hinges on the assertion of a hardened stance in future negotiations with the U.S.
