Canadian politician Charlie Angus scolded President Trump for sending soldiers to protests in Los Angeles amid outrage over removals by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“We’re not talking about creeping fascism here. This is full on police state tyranny from the gangster President Donald Trump,” Angus, a member of Canada’s New Democrat Party, said during a Thursday press conference in Ottawa.
“And this is the man who will soon be crossing our border to attend the G7 meetings in Canada,” he added.
The White House on Thursday defended its decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines in California, citing what it called an outbreak in violence and chaos.
“Violent rioters in Los Angeles, enabled by failed Democrat leaders Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass, have attacked American law enforcement, set cars on fire, and fueled lawless chaos,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told The Hill.
“President Trump rightfully stepped in to protect federal law enforcement officers when Newsom refused,” she added.
Local leaders have urged Trump to remove federal forces while international politicians remain stunned by the move that sparked corresponding protests across the country.
Amid angst, Trump attended the opening night of the musical “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday night, just days before he’s set to attend the G7 in Alberta.
Trump is expected to meet privately with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the June 15-17 summit to discuss a potential economic and security agreement after their friendly spat in early May.
Carney rebuked comments about Canada becoming the “51st state” while pushing to draw down Trump’s latest round of tariffs on the Great White North during the May meeting.
“I’ve received hundreds of messages of concern and outrage from Canadians that a convicted felon, sexual predator, and a man who threatened our nation’s sovereignty, is being allowed into our country,” Angus said during his 20-minute speech largely focused on Trump’s policies. “I understand the Prime Minister Carney’s reluctance to escalate the situation with the MAGA president. But we have to stop kidding ourselves, and we have to be very honest about what we are being asked to engage with.”
“Donald Trump poses a clear threat to American democracy, to Canadian sovereignty, and to the international rule of law,” he added.
The Canadian politician railed against Trump on Thursday, alleging he’s launched more than 100 attacks on Canada since last year amid reports about officials pushing to remove Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence group and signs of the president’s ties to Russia, citing the country’s exemption from tariffs and a lack of sanctions on the Kremlin as it strikes Ukraine.
“Canada can no longer view the United States as an ally,” Angus said. “We know that Donald Trump doesn’t believe in liberal democracy.”
“He doesn’t believe in the rule of law. Canada is an open and inclusive society. Little wonder that Donald Trump has denounced our nation as one of the nastiest countries he’s ever had to deal with,” he continued.
In the midst of his speech, Angus urged Carney not to trust Trump and to push back on attempts to erode the country’s sovereignty.
“We can’t kid ourselves about the threat that’s being posed by Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney is not inviting our nearest neighbor and friendly ally to join us in the G7. Prime Minister Carney is not inviting the leader of the free world to Canada. He is welcoming in Vladimir Putin’s sock puppet, who will have the best seat in the key negotiations with the G6,” he said.
“Donald Trump will be there as we attempt to negotiate a deal in a dark new world,” he continued. “And we know that Donald Trump is there to undermine us at every step of the way. Canada must be focused on containing this clear and present danger to our nation and the rule of law.”
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