Summary
The White House posted a controversial image on social media after the U.S. men's hockey team beat Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This adds to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, which have been marked by political disagreements and trade disputes.
Key Facts
- The U.S. defeated Canada in the men's hockey final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with a score of 2-1.
- The White House shared an image showing a bald eagle attacking a goose, symbols of the U.S. and Canada, respectively.
- The post was seen as a response to a previous statement by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after a hockey tournament win in 2025.
- President Trump has expressed the idea of annexing Canada as a 51st state, which has increased political tensions.
- There have been ongoing trade disputes, with the U.S. considering high tariffs on Canadian goods.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Trump's approach to global relations in a recent speech.
- President Trump praised the U.S. hockey team on his Truth Social platform after their victory.
