Polls suggest former president Donald Trump is in a strong position to win back the presidency this November — a development that could have wide-ranging implications for Canada, given how tumultuous his first term was for this country. Trump leads a united party despite sometimes intense opposition and criticism of his election denial and role in the January 6 insurrection attempt. Elected officials and card-carrying Republicans — even former anti-Trumpers — have rallied around him at this week's convention after the failed assassination attempt.
The former president is leading in every electoral battleground and other states previously thought to be safe for the Democrats. President Joe Biden is in a weak position as more and more Democrats call on him to step aside and give someone else the chance to take on Trump. 4th U.
S. senator calls for Biden to exit race, as Democrat leader remains under pressure First, Biden fumbled. Then, Trump was shot at.
What it all means for the Democrats going forward The prospect of a second Trump presidency brings the possible consequences for Canada into sharper focus. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tapped Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne to be his point man on bilateral irritants. Champagne has been jetting around the U.
S. — he's been to New York, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Washington D.C.
, New Jersey and Nebraska in recent months — to lobby officials to protect bilateral trade from possible disruptions, or worse. ".