Pierre Poilievre, once the frontrunner in Canadian political polls, has seen his popularity decline sharply. Analysts attribute this slide primarily to the return of U.S. President Donald Trump, whose public criticism of Poilievre and tough trade rhetoric have unsettled Canadian voters. Trump’s involvement has shifted the political landscape, making Poilievre appear vulnerable and less appealing to the electorate. The episode highlights how U.S. politics and personalities can significantly impact Canadian political fortunes. As a result, Poilievre’s path to power is now more uncertain than ever.
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Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them
Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.
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The Very American Roots of Trumpism
Trump is not the first to name a domestic enemy, decide that their rights are no longer valid and turn the machinery of the state against them. There is much that is distinctive about Donald Trump, but he’s not nearly so alien a force as he’s sometimes made out to be.
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