United States President Donald Trump has acknowledged Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s Parti Québécois winning the Quebec provincial election, three weeks after the fact.
On Truth Social, Trump posted Tuesday morning a link to an Irish Times story from Oct. 6 with the words “Congratulations to Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on his WIN!”
As for why he chose the Irish Times article over others, it may have something to do with the headline and caption: “Separatists win Quebec provincial election in blow to Mark Carney. Result may hamper Canadian prime minister’s efforts to maintain national unity against Trump.”
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The Trump White House and Canada remain locked in a trade war as the U.S. heads into midterms on Nov. 3.
Trump’s post also returns the favour for when St-Pierre Plamondon congratulated the president for winning in November 2024.
“American democracy has spoken. I congratulate the new American president Donald Trump on his victory. Quebec and the United States will continue their close and vital collaboration,” PSPP posted at the time.
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It’s also possible Trump was getting a roundup of Canadian political updates. On Tuesday morning, he also posted about the British Columbia election.
“Congratulations to Lorne Doerkson on his Big Victory. Conservatives are moving strong in Canada!” Trump posted.
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