Pushing back on Donald Trump

Perhaps the most effective way to alleviate the fears Trump is trying to stoke would be to simply provide facts and context to his wild claims.

Due to his position, even U.S. President Trump’s most glib and offhand threats need to be addressed with diplomacy and tact, but they also need to be countered with some hard truths, writes Scott Taylor. White House photograph by Shealah Craighead

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

January 27, 2025

OTTAWA—There is no denying that we are living in frightening times. From Day 1 of his second term in office, United States President Donald Trump has been doing his utmost to monger those fears with all kinds of outlandish threats.

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