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Donald Trump Heard Mocking Justin Trudeau on Gaza Hot Mic

Donald Trump Heard Mocking Justin Trudeau on Gaza Hot Mic

Summary

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were caught joking on a live microphone at a meeting in Egypt. They made remarks about Carney's leadership, referencing the former Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Meanwhile, a separate event involved Hamas releasing hostages in Gaza as part of a deal mediated by the U.S.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump was caught on a live microphone joking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
  • Trump referred to Carney as "president," joking about not calling him a "governor."
  • Trump had previously had a tense relationship with former Canadian leader Justin Trudeau.
  • Recently, Hamas released 20 hostages in Gaza, while Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
  • The recent events are part of a U.S.-brokered deal related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister in March.
  • Carney's recent White House visit did not lead to a trade deal but showed improved relations with Trump.

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