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As an American, I wish I was a Canadian at this time. I don't stand by the T admin... They are all insane. The Prime Minister's speech was so articulate, smart, and compassionate. He doesn't sound harsh but strong and confident. And not anti-American but empathizing with American citizens. Not sure why these CNN folks used those words.

American voters who voted for Trump! This is a leader, not just handsome (which trump is claiming to be and is not), this is intelligent, (which trump is not), this is smart (which trump is not), this is articulate, (which trump is not) this is smartly countering trumps stupidly. Trump is the failure America that trump created with the help of those racist voters who approved this nonsense trump has been doing. And worse of all you were supposed to see what colonisation has done to South Africa and other countries and you allow Elon to colonise an already colonised country, the USA).

Duh!!!!! It not being smart is about using decernment, Trump has always had a child like mind.

Justin Trudeau was flattering Donald when he said he was a smart man. Fact is that Trump is a moron who has long ago sold his soul.

Trump is smart?

Donald is not smart at all, he is a stupid leader

I totally disagree with Trudeau. Trump is not a smart guy, he's a moron.

He tried to appeal to him by calling him a “smart man” , he knows that may actually get Trump to listen, but man that must have been hard to actually say while keeping a straight face. ?

I agree with everything Mr Trudeau said EXCEPT that T is a smart guy. Absolutely untrue. He is one of the number of VERY dumb politicians in the republican party right now.

Smart Americans don’t want this either. We have the most uneducated, ignorant, dumbest man in office

Trump’s not a smart man. He’s a vindictive man. That’s a very big difference and a problem.

Trudeau has had his up and downs in Canadian politics over the years, with the ever present divide between Conservatives and Liberals here in Canada, but one thing is for sure, he's a true statesman, who speaks with wisdom from the heart, and for that is respected around the world. Trump would be smart to take notes from Trudeau, a man with considerably more skill, etiquette and experience in the field of political leadership, both hear at home, and on the world stage.

Listen, Canada, if you don’t want that smart hunk, we’ll take him in the U S.

Stay firm and strong, smart Americans will be okay...you shouldn't negotiate with terrorists or traitors to These United States period!

YOU ARE SMART, YOU ARE YOUNG AND YOU WILL OUT LIVE THE DUMB!

God Bless this articulate, smart , compassionate leader. I’m American who hates everything about Trump. Everything. I wish I could move to Canada. God Bless you’ll. And pray for us here living with this crazy dictator It’s horrible.

As an American citizen I just want to say thank you our president is so screwed up he's taking our nation down the toilet and none of the Republicans will even help they won't voice their opinions they won't help their own people that is shameful so please do what you have to do we understand we voted for Biden vice president not Trump and no he is not a very smart guy Pam or Elon

I have to disagree with a point made by the Prime Minister; Donald Trump is not a smart guy. He's a dangerous moron and a con man. I don't know what else we Americans need to see to learn this plain truth. If I were Canadian, regardless of my political persuasions, this is a speech and a stance to be proud of.

Trump smart? ?

Trump is trying to end war that’s why he wants to make peace with Russia! And there are a LOT of rude Canadians just as Americans! I don’t think Canada and America ever been allies or close friends HONESTLY speaking! But what Trudeau is making a point, this will not go well for everyone! Wow this handsome man knows French as well! How smart of him!

I'm sorry our Canadian's fellows, this is not personal, it's just business. All this year the USA economy has been decreased because we buy (importing) more goods than selling (exporting). We are no in good shape economically to support other countries' economies. We need companies to come back to produce in the USA and those extra charges are an incentive to start producing again in the USA. After our economy is better, we can make new deals. \nAbout Fentanyl, it is funny that he said that it was all good and after that, saying just in the last months implemented all kinds of security measures. LOL \nHe speaks nice, but he is not a smart guy. Putting tariffs back to the USA makes it worse with Donald Trump. Donald Trump is a businessman, he can keep increasing the taxes and in the end, Canada will be hurt more than the USA. I suggest to peacefully open a negotiation with Trump, not to fight back at the same level... don't take it personally, it is just business.

We are nice saying Donald is smart... always with you my fellow Canadians!!

That’s a guy with nothing but integrity and facts on his side. Agreed with everything … except Trump being a smart guy.

Be strong Canada, like Ukraine! Canadians, you must all unite and support the Prime Minister. You have a smart, well-mannered, educated leader!

First, the orange criminal is not a “very smart” man. At best he has, perhaps, average intelligence, but worst, he is dangerously ignorant of history and facts (how many other Americans over forty don’t know the significance of Pearl Harbor?). Sadly, for the U.S. and the entire world, Americans have seen fit to place a person with a severe case of Dunning-Kruger into the White House – again – they didn’t learn the first time.\n\nSecond, on this fentanyl thing. Are the vast majority of Americans children? The best way to keep them from becoming addicted or killing themselves with the stuff is to keep it from them? Where is the self-control…the ability of people to tell themselves no? The easiest way to kill any business is to starve it of customers.

trump is not a smart man. He is proof that America is a complete failure. Morally, ethically and legally. The fact that this racist conman, pedaphile, rapist is president, instead of rotting in jail, is all the proof anyone should need.

P.M. Trudeau is wrong about Trump being smart. Trump is unbelievably stupid. Unfortunately for us, his thinking is done for him by the Kremlin.

Donny is NOT A SMART MAN! That was trudeau being generous..

Smart man??!!!!! Noooooo Mr. Trudeau he is a moronic deranged lunatic working as a servant for another moronic deranged idiot called Elon Musk. My deepest respect for you and the Canadian people.

you censored this.He didn't directly say Trump was a smart man. He said the wall street journal did. Stop misleading the people of America Jeff!

I apologize for trumps bullsh*t!!!!! Us smart ones are!!!!!

Smart! Not Donald!

My wife is right. Smart IS sexy.

Why the hell would he say Trump is a smart guy?!!! Every single person who has worked with Trump is very clear that he is a clueless idiot!

Everyone’s praising Trudeau here, I’m proud of my PM, I’m certain his Father Pierre would be too. \n\nHere’s how Donald’s brain will receive this speech,” Blah Blah Blah, Donald you’re a smart guy, Blah blah blah… \nDonald’s brain ain’t right!\n\nMy sympathies to the USA, hang in there, we’ll forgive when the current nuisance tenant at the White Houses lease is up.

Trump’s not smart. He’s compromised!

What about YOUR agenda, Trudeau? Im pretty sure most smart canadians hate you

He’s smart and I like him

Trump now thinks ''why is he lying to me, I'm not that smart''

Notice how he slowed his speech and broke it down in small words, “big things,” “smart guy” when speaking directly to Trump? It’s like watching another adult explain things to a child and it’s so embarrassing but also so necessary.

Trump has money. None of this is going to bother him at all.\nHe just wants to bully others, to try and look strong, and menacing.\n\nHe isn't smart enough to realize it just makes him look petty and dumb.

His only false statement was saying Trump is a smart guy

like he says it, he is a smart guy, but do a dumb thing, i will added on, a asshole thing to do

Flattering, but our president is not smart. He's an absolute imbecile.

I As an American citizen can only hope that we would have a president in office with the intelligence, compassion and dignity that PM Trudeau has. At this time I am truly ashamed of my country. Especially the ones that put this hateful, revenge seeking, criminal monster in our White House. I stand with you 100% Canada. I also hope that maybe within the next year, trump will be gone. I don't know how or where but just gone. As intelligent as prime minister Trudeau is I have to disagree with one comment he made. trump is NOT a smart man. He is nothing but a 34 count convicted felon, rapist and criminal wannabe dictator. I shudder at the thought of the end of his four year disaster. What will our country do when we have no allies whatsoever. He loves russia and putin, His puppet master. He does not understand that Russia has never been our friend, is not our friend. And never will be our friend. He just loves putin because He wants to be just like him. He is the United States very own Adolf Hitler. Also , I have removed our flag from my front yard that I so proudly displayed my entire life. It will be raised again but only after this nightmare called trump is gone! Please accept the apology from millions of Americans that stand with you. We are truly sorry and we are suffering with you. God help us. And God Bless Canada ❤

Never see Justin Trudeau that smart. Like it kind of breath of fresh air.

Trudeau is a liar... Donald is a dumb guy, not a smart guy

Trying to flatter trump by calling him (smart) knowing that he’s the universal clown

You know Trump is beyond horrible when Trudeau is the preferred leader. Geezus, how low can the bar go. Trudeau, Trump is not smart - quit saying that. I realize you do it solely to appease him and to appeal to his fragile ego but quit it. Trump is many things - a racist, a rapist, a pedophile, a conman, a grifter, a criminal - he is not smart. Just check his records from Wharton - oh right you can't. He has threatened to sue if they ever released them. He has redused to take an IQ test which every other President has done. He knows he's not smart.

he called trump- smart-lol