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The Liberal Strategy: Carney’s Referendum on Trump
Carney’s rise was marked by a strategic narrative that framed the election as a referendum on Canada’s relationship with the United States, particularly under Trump. Leveraging Canadian anxieties about American conservatism, Carney painted the Trump administration as a direct threat to Canadian sovereignty, positioning himself as the nation's protector. His campaign resonated with voters, especially older Canadians who viewed Trump's presidency through the lens of a historical American threat to Canadian values.