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Trudo must be lying when he said that Trump is a “very smart guy.” Is Trump that stupid that he doesn’t even understand that he is stupid? I don’t think so. He understands that he’s a dumb block.

DT isn’t smart.

Damn he is pretty, smart and strong, that's crazy hahaha...anyways, trump is Putin's puppet

Mr Trudeau, may my family and friends come live in Canada? None of us voted for this big, fat, orange, narcissistic a**hole and his psychotic sycophants. Trump is only going to double down on all the things that piss him off. Look, if Trump thought he could make a dollar off fentanyl, he wouldn’t be against it - it’s just that he doesn’t get any of the cuts. And by the way, I don’t think I’ve ever heard “smart” and “Trump” uttered in the same sentence without “not” being inserted between them. Trump is an idiot. I have visited Canada and it’s beautiful, unspoiled, and intelligently ran. PLEASE let us come! Most of us stand firmly with Canada, Mexico, and Europe. I have never been so embarrassed to be an American in 67 years of life.

I blame the American people who voted for Trump. I am going to disagree with Prime Minister Trudeau when he said Donald is smart, Donald is as stupid as they come. Everything this man touches he ruins. Great job MAGA ????‍♀️

Canadians are not smart enough to deport all of the illegal immigrants in their country. They have weak and stupid leaders.

He said tRump was a smart guy?

BTW, Donald is sooooo not a smart man.

Donald Trump is not a smart man. He's a moron.

also .. Donald .. you really, really, really aren't a smart man at best you have some mental issues and we are sorry for that .. hope the medication helps

Trudeau lies! Trump is by no means 'smart' in any way whatsoever. I'd say he's as dumb as a rock, but I'd be insulting some of my igneous friends.

Trudeau, you're wrong. No way Trump is that smart

He’s being deferential by calling Trump smart. He is not, and has never been. He’s a stupid bully.

Donald is NOT a smart man and has done NOTHING ever for the people of the US.

Ha ha Lol! DONALD! WSJ says you are smart, but this is dumb move - Just in Treaudu

Lost credibility when he said Trump's a smart guy ? ?

100% truth by Canada and Trudeau! Trudeau translation—Smart Guy = Smart Con Artist.

He never said Trump is a smart man, that was part of the quote damn it. I’m an American who is so sad, mad, outraged we are treating Canada and Mexico. Thank you Trudeau, I heard your message for us. I certainly cast my vote and will do so again towards unity, reason, compassion and love for the world. Not this disgusting behavior.

I am so sorry Canada, and all the countries of NATO. The smart people in the USA did not cast our votes for MAGA. Please let us all hope we can impeach him and get back to the not perfect, however, loved DEMOCRACY we were and are.

Donald Trump is an utter moron who is really doing this to show off his “power”.\n\nTrump is a “very smart guy”? Why dignify this ridiculous power trip?

Wow. It’s so strange to watch and listen to an actual leader who is smart and articulate and who is clear and reasonable.

*Donald you’re a smart man*\nI couldn’t help but laugh when he said that.\nSorry, I don’t mean any disrespect to Mr.President… oh maybe I do

A great speech. The only lie I heard was the Donald trump was “very smart”. I think you meant he’s a “very very stupid fascist boot licking nepo baby with a talent for bull&h!tting that only works on idiots”. They sound similar, so I understand the mistake.

Why can’t we have a smart leader like him ?

I agree with everything Trudeau said...except for when he said Donald was a smart guy.

Agree with Trudeau here, and as a Canadian conservative, that’s not something I say easily. But let’s get real here. Trump is NOT a smart guy. He has cratered most businesses he’s started, he has no understanding of economics whatsoever and he speaks like a five-year old. Conversely, here in Canada and around the world (including many in the US who are voicing heir support here) we have A LOT of smart people and an enormous amount of good will, and we will persevere and overcome. Bring it MAGA!

Lol. We know Trudeau was being kind when he called Trump smart.

LOL ….Calling Trump smart is BS. Trump is EVIL..PURE EVIL..

STOP CALLING HIM SMART

He nailed it (apart from describing Trump as 'smart'). Trump is a Russian Asset (no sarcasm at all) and a threat to world peace. He has to go before he escalates Russia's war

Trump is not a smart guy. He one of the dumbest.

Justin must have been biting his tongue when he said Donald was a smart man! LOL

No, Trump is NOT smart. He is a complete moron. He literally said he “thinks” the other countries pay the tariffs. And unfortunately half of our citizens are also morons for electing that scum.

You are being nice to trump he is not smart, money and power hungry that’s him

Sir you are far too kind to trump,he is a dangerous evil man. Trump is not smart he is ignorant and has no desire to learn.

7:50. I have to disagree w M Trudeau and the WSJ. Trump is not smart and this a dumb idea. Trump is dumb and this is a stupid idea. And I find it hilarious the as soon as Trudeau starts speaking French, CNN cuts away.

Donald Trump has never shown that he's a smart person.

I agree with everything he said except for Donald being a smart man. He's a selfie asshat!

The only lie he told here is that Donald is a “very smart guy”.

God Bless America ?? \nI back Donald Trump 1000% \nDonald is a smart man Canada knows it and it is time for them to pay up.

Trudeau lied when he called don a smart guy.

Trump is a conman. Not a smart businessman. Putin wanna- be. He has very low self-esteem. Only such people bully others. Trump's only agenda is to annex Canada any which he can. Invade the beautiful country for its resources and destroy it with his greed. Trump has betrayed America.

Trump is not a very smart guy.... unless you compare him to a 3 year old child!!!

I really don't see where Trump is a very smart guy he is very stupid and dumb not Smate. We are Canadian, and we will stand strong and together ??????????

Mr. Trudeau, like Mr. Zelinsky are strong caring smart men who are showing us as citizens of The United States what a weak dangerous bully narcissistic leadership we have! This will hurt us not only with buying things, but alienating our country when there is a time of great need, like an, God forbid, attack!..People....WAKE UP before it's too late! Do you think putin isn't waiting for our country to become vulnerable??? so he can turn on us too!! WAKE UP

He’s a very smart man…

I disagree that Trudeau called Trump as being smart, far from it.

Canadians are polite but also smart. They are not going to be duped by trump and republicans.

His only mistake was saying Trump is smart lolll i support Canada

He made one mistake. Trump is not smart at all. They don't come much dumber.