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Trump, number 51, on a Canadian shirt: a supporter stirs reactions
Raphael Simard
Trump, number 51, on a Canadian shirt: a supporter stirs reactions
Credit: Whether you love hockey or not, tonight’s match is a must watch. For sports, political reasons, or any other, the Canada/United States matchup is sure to draw a large audience. This game is so important that even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is present. He made an Instagram post. Well-known personalities like Carey Price, GSP, […]

Whether you love hockey or not, tonight’s match is a must watch. For sports, political reasons, or any other, the Canada/United States matchup is sure to draw a large audience.

This game is so important that even Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is present. He made an Instagram post.

Well-known personalities like Carey Price, GSP, and George Kittle are there too, by the way.

 

See this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau)

Donald Trump, however, is not in Montreal tonight, but he is on the minds of many.

Indeed, during the Sweden-Finland match (won by Finland in overtime), a fan was spotted wearing a Canadian Trump jersey with the number 51. The image circulating on social media is really causing a stir.

Well, I imagine the fan was trying to make a joke, but it really didn’t land.

To add a bit more context, the American president has stated his desire to annex Canada and make the northern country the 51st state of the United States. Hence the number 51 on the back.

I won’t repeat what was said in the comments of the post, but it did not go over well. I invite you to take a look.

Given the circumstances of the past few weeks, the country’s economic situation, and the stakes on the ice this Saturday night, it may not have been a joke to make in this context in the eyes of many.

Did the guy leave the Bell Centre in one piece? Did he dare to show up at tonight’s much-anticipated match…?

Note that, unsurprisingly, despite Michel Lacroix’s calls, the American national anthem was booed during tonight’s game. I’m not surprised.

As for the Canadian national anthem: just chills!


In a nutshell

– Hey guys!

– A national hero.

– Obviously.

– Really.

– Haha.

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