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Trolling Trump: Why Macron and Carney became leaders of the resistance – POLITICO

Published 1 October 2026 at 2:17 pm · Updated 1 October 2026 at 2:31 pm · Source: politico.eu

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French and Canadian leaders, Macron and Carney, have adopted a more confrontational approach towards U.S. President Trump after initially following advice to avoid retaliation.

What happened

Macron and Carney have been giving as good as they get to Trump, engaging in public mockery and taunting, despite initial warnings from the U.S. to avoid confrontation. This shift in approach has been observed after a period of Trump's aggression and belittling of Western allies. Macron and Carney's actions have been described as "trolling" Trump.

Why it matters

The actions of Macron and Carney may be seen as a strategic move to counter Trump's behavior and influence other leaders to join them in standing up to him. However, some experts warn that this approach may backfire and have uncertain consequences.

Key facts

Macron and Carney have engaged in public mockery and taunting of Trump
Trump's Treasury Secretary advised Western allies to avoid retaliation
Macron and Carney's actions have been described as "trolling" Trump
The U.S. has struck a deal with Denmark and Greenland
Macron and Carney's actions may have a broader strategic aspect, encouraging other leaders to join them in opposing Trump.

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