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Smart man!!! He speaks nicely, clearly... and he speaks TWO languages good for you!!! Smart then his neighbor ???

I’m amazed. Did The Wall Street Journal really call Trump a ‘smart guy’ !

We like you Mr. Canadian president. You are smart and have a kind heart. God will bless you and the people in your country.

Wall Street is wrong. Trump is NOT smart.\n\nThis is what a real world leader looks like, what a REAL man looks like.\n\nTrump is putting the screws to the American people. He’s grab America by the pussy.\n\nIt’s disgusting. Turning us into an “AntiAmerca”does NOT make America great

.... Well I'll tell you what Trudeau,.... None of us people wanted these tariffs either... At least not the people who are sane... I don't even think the people who voted for Donald Trump wanted these tariffs against the rest of the world either....I really don't understand the sense behind it because this is not going to make America greater.... It's going to destroy the economy of America and whatever the country it is that he poses these tariffs on... He thinks this is a strategy for getting what he wants... But I'll tell you what, he may be shocked and sadly mistaken when he finds out that it might just backfire ...this is a very conceited attempt to get the type of economic condition that he envisions for his new Dictatorship over America....he has alienated United States from its allies in Europe as well as its allies here at home.... This is probably about as dumb as his treatment of Volodimir Zelensky that just transpired on Friday at the oval office...and that idiot Vance is the one actually that has started that little debacle....I don't know man I thought these guys had more sense than to do this kind of shit.... But see this kind of situation is not going to affect him or his billionaire buddies because they have so much money they can cushion themselves until the cows come home....these assholes don't have nothing to worry about except the American people finding an emergency way of getting his ass out of office unless he changes course on all of this... I don't know if he can be impeached or not... But it might be a smart thing to find out if it IS possible.... AND EVEN IF IT IS WE STILL HAVE HIS SITTING REPLACEMENTS STILL IN OFFICE AS WELL SO I DON'T SEE THIS GOING AWAY WITHIN THE NEXT 4 YEARS UNLESS HE COMES BACK TO HIS SENSES, AND POSSIBLY GOES TO A DOCTOR AND HAVE HIS HEAD CHECKED....\nDTheMadkat123\nFrom a borrowed phone \n....the only thing I really do support that he is doing is securing the border and dealing with immigration issues here.... That's it that's all I was hoping that he would really focus on being in the oval office, and possibly standing by Ukraine, and Israel during these evil days.... Buddying up to Putin is like the single most insane thing that has come from this as well..I just hope and pray that he comes back to his senses and backtracks on all of this shit.... Besides I like Canada House whiskey, and Canada Dry Ginger ale, and other products from Canada.... Stand strong Canadians, I love you all, and I hope we can make it through these tough times ahead...but obviously the road that we're traveling now there really is no guarantees is there ?? Lady can you shut the hell up and go back to what Trudeau is saying ??

If they seem to think that maggot 47 is a “smart” man…then their judge of character needs to be deeply reexamined because he’s a dumb as dumb can get then dig a hole lower then THAT’S where his intelligence lies.

Why isn't Canada doing anything to stop illicit drugs in their Country. That's what this is about. Trump is America First and I won't apologize for that. \nTrudeau is talking like he has some kind of power over the U.S. Not very smart Canada will go broke if they don't comply with Trump's reques to shut down drug trafficking in Canada that comes across our border. \nFentanyl is still detected in an overwhelming majority of illicit drug deaths in Canada, according to PHAC, but the unpredictability and potency of other substances mixed in with the fentanyl are making the supply more dangerous. \nMexican cartels are operating fentanyl and nitazene synthesis labs in Canada. \nA recent study recognized Canada’s heightened domestic production of fentanyl, and its growing footprint within international narcotics distribution. \nCanada-based drug trafficking organizations maintain robust “super labs,” mostly in rural and dense areas in western Canada, some of which can produce 44 to 66 pounds of fentanyl weekly.

Now that’s what a leader should sound like. The only thing I disagree with is when he said Trump is a smart guy.

Americans: remember what it's like to have a smart person for president. Cohesive speech, no bullying, no name-calling, no stupid analogies, no n4z1 billionaires making all the decisions...

I'm from Poland. What terrible times we have come to live in... The world we knew is ending, and new alliances are forming. It doesn't have to be the European Union—let it be a UNION OF THINKING PEOPLE, a WORLD UNION OF GOOD WILL PEOPLE. \nCanadians, Americans - you are strong and smart enough (at least half of Americans who didn't vote for Trump) Please, don't give up, fight hard! \n\nUkraine + part of the EU + Canada + Mexico (Greenland/Denmark, Australia, Japan, who's next?) - we can survive without the USA, Russia, and their “minions”. \nWe here in Europe also have Putin's allies - Orban (Hungary), Fico (Slovakia). \nHowever, despite everything, I sincerely believe that decent Americans will bring the impeachment of “Orange Man” as soon as possible. Before he leads his country into hyperinflation and crisis...

American here. Donald Trump is NOT smart. You’re too kind. He’s a bumbling idiot in my opinion.

ER no - Trump is NOT smart - he's an idiot - that is wrecking the USA day by day , politically, economically and socially - people of the USA get rid of the FELON ...

Great speech,but, Prime Minister Trudeau got one thing wrong. trump is not a smart guy.

This is what happens when stupid people think they’re smart. #DumpTrump

Trudeau lied, he said Trump is smart.

Donald is not a smart guy, (you’re being diplomatic, )he’s dumb and dumber for doing this and it will show very soon the consequences of his actions. Trouble is, he doesn’t do anything if he’s wrong he just doubles down, he doesn’t take any responsibility even if he’s the one that causes it. Good on you, Mr. Trudeau, Americans, love Canada and Canadians, but Donald is not who the United States is about. He’s a traitor and of course a felon, Conman, hrapist. He is the one that we shouldn’t let in our country, especially to the presidency of the United States.

Donald isn’t a smart man. He’s a stupid man a narcissistic man. I wanna be dictator and a complete a hole.

As a US citizen who didn't vote for the president (Trump) we have who is corrupt, self- serving and would have gone to prison if he had not been voted as president. I too am appalled at what he and his minions have done already. \nI understand what Canada has to do to protect itself. I support Canada.I feel for the Canadian people. Trump is a scourge to our country. Prime Minister Trudeau is too kind to Trump of being smart. He is not smart. He is hurting the American people in so many ways and he does not care. \nThank-you Prime Minister Trudeau and God bless the Canadian people and God bless the American people that didn't vote for Trump .

I am from Europe. Lithuania. I will say the opinion that is dominant in my country: Ex President Joe Biden was not the sharpest knife in the drawer because he is of a respectable age, but he was a smart politician, he respected his neighbors and the all of Europe respected him. Trump destroyed everything in one month, he acts like Putin by attacking his neighbors. We are stand with Ukraine and Canada. I hope one day to visit Canada for incredible natural beauty. ( if we Lithuanians don't have to go to war with Ruzzia )

Imagine once being the country that so many allies and neighbors sought refuge in—only to become this. Damn. I wish we had a leader who could articulate himself this well or actually cared about humanity. Those of you who voted for this will soon see and feel the consequences of your actions. The truth is, Trump isn’t smart— and unfortunately, neither are most Americans.

Donald isn't a smart guy. That's the only wrong thing he said. LOL

Trudeau is lying! Trump is NOT a very smart guy!?

Mcdonald trump is not a smart person Americans will find out soon.

dt is NOT SMART! He's trying to RULE the US as a despot. We are with you, Canada!! Thank you for standing strong against the bully in the white house! \n❤CANADA❤

I have heard many people call Trump many things. Accusing him of being smart is probably the most off base thing I've ever heard anybody say about him? There is nothing smart about idiot Trump

Putin has out smarted Trump the US people will need aid next just to live

tRump isn't a smart guy, he is a narcissistic disgusting excuse for a human. He make me sick ?.

From a Canadian citizen.\n\nExcellent speech, nice presentation with sugar coating, but the taste?\nHowever Trudeau is not telling the Truth about the Fentanyl of less than one ounce coming through the border?\nHow about Oil, Lumber and other minerals trades?\nThe USA has ten times more than what Canada have.\nWhat about border protection? Canada invested in two helicopters and many drones with thousands of land miles and the same on water to protect?\nThe cartels are much smarter than Trudeau borders policing, because they've already installed thousands of infiltrators throughout Canada to deliver any drug amount to the USA.\nAnd calling the president by his first name?\nTrudeau is taking Canada to another level, lower than we've seen or felt, because he's not a politician and not a businessman.\nFor last.\nThe notion that our lower level of politics still uses the word FIGHT instead of making a DEAL.\n\nAnd their old ways of saying, WE ARE WORKING HARD.\nINSTEAD OF WORKING SMART.\n\nMy opinions.

Wasn’t this guy hated by everyone like a month ago? Now everyone is saying how amazing and smart he is?

How smart and intelligent leader Canadians have, we south Asians can just think and beg for this kind of a leader, god bless Canada and its people.

We all know Donald is a smart but sick mane and his White house reality show is a joke....

You are a very smart guy?????????? This MAN DONALD IS NEVER BEEN SMART IN HIS LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!

It what world is orange peel smart??

Donald Trump isn't a smart guy. He is a treacherous traitor and needs to be impeached and then removed

I agree with the PM on pretty much everything - except that dRump is a smart person. His handlers are conniving/cunning - but he's a useless idiot. Just the same - the oligarchs have gotten too bold and their sycophants with them. ETR

I wouldn't say that Trump is a smart guy; it's the fact that he's a grandiose malignant narcissist that got him where he is.

He is not smart he is a full on narcissist ..upstanding what narcissist are and you will know just what Trump is doing ..

Trump is NOT a smart guy

I'm a Native American fm Arizona. Been ur neighbor for years!! Inspite of what Trump is doing nothing will change that!! This man call Trump is definitely not a smart man!! Otherwise, it would have been business as usual. He is rushing his agenda only to cause conflicts, gain attention and he doesn't have a whole lot of time (3 yrs 8 months)!! I'm sure the next president after he's gone will fix all the damages his caused and done!!???

Mr. Trudeau is a smart and honorable man in comparison to the orange dip shit.

How did he keep a straight face when he called Trump smart

Donald, a very smart guy??????

Well, you can’t expect smart things from a dumb guy (potus) sorry MAGAots

HAHAHA, CLOWN LIBERAL.... TRUMP IS SMART, THIS GIRL IS Q CLOWN.

Donald is not a smart guy. Do not flatter him. He is a russian asset and Putin will lose the war if Donald does not fuck up Amerika and Ukraine fast. You guys try to reason with a russian asset and megalomaniac that wants to have a third term. Wake up and understand. This is a new world where diplomacy with US and Russia does not work. It stalls.

I will make it make sense!\nTrump owes Putin for loaning Trump Inc. billions to prop him up from another bankruptcy. Now its time to pay up. If he doesn't perform accordingly, some not so good things could potentially be in order. Trump has fed his flunkie followers a garbage of hope. Those surrounding him have been promised high level authority if his Coup in ridding America of Democracy prevails. He is destroying higher Authority first. The last piece to his plan will be SCOTUS. They are too smart to see it coming, thats why that group continues to provide cover for all of Trump's lunacy. Maybe there will soon be a Daniel to reveal the dream of Nebuchadnezzar. Insha Allah. ?

Donald you are a smart man ????????????

The only thing Trudeau said that is 100% false is that tRump is a smart man. Donald is an idiot.

Canada - Love your prime minister - he's sharp, smart and articulate. Our's *ucks. Sincerely, a US citizen.

Canada has a smart, intelligent leader.