Staff Reports
The liberal media continues to flounder in its attempts to decode the most straightforward humor from Donald Trump, this time fixating on his playful jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by dubbing him a “governor.” Ironically, this is coming from the same folks who can’t seem to grasp the concept of a joke—perhaps that’s why they tend to steer clear of real comedy, not to mention actual governance.
During a recent get-together at Mar-a-Lago, Trump was in top form as he exchanged banter with Trudeau, tossing out the suggestion that if Canada can’t balance its trade deficits, it might as well consider becoming America’s 51st state. The underlying message is as clear as day: if Canada wants access to the vast U.S. marketplace, it needs to play by American rules. Given that 90% of Canadians are cozying up along the U.S. border, it’s likely they recognize the value of being under America’s protective wing.
MSNBC Wonders Why Trump Called Justin Trudeau a ‘Governor,’ Blames ‘His Confusion’ https://t.co/pLZ7sBC3Co
— Brett Murphy (PatriotPointman) (@PatriotPointman) December 10, 2024
But MSNBC, in its infinite wisdom, took a different route, charging Trump with being “confused.” Political commentator Steve Benen, in an article that reads more like political wishful thinking than journalism, theorizes that Trump’s playful term for Trudeau highlighted a supposed ignorance about trade deficits. If there were a PhD program for cherry-picking facts, Benen would be at the top of his class.
This sort of analysis highlights the disconnect within the Democratic party, whose members seem blissfully unaware that their policies have wreaked havoc on the economy. Lavishing praise on the same economists who guided the American economy off a cliff does nothing but underline the party’s utter detachment from reality. After an electoral rout due to a combination of elitism and ineffective leadership, one might expect a little introspection from Democrats. Instead, they march forward, heads held high, completely oblivious.
In reality, Trump’s choice of the term “governor” is simply a flash of wit that feeds into a larger narrative about U.S.-Canada relations, delivering humor and a valid point all in one. His quip not only entertains but succinctly summarizes the relationship between these neighboring countries. Ignoring the humor in favor of dissecting an obvious jest is simply a reflection of a party out of touch with its audience and the American populace at large.
It’s amusing to think how humor operates on a different wavelength for some. Those who cannot appreciate the genius of classic jokes, such as calling Trudeau a “governor,” might indeed be missing a beat. After all, sometimes a straightforward jab is just a jab. Perhaps this is where MSNBC and its analysts falter, proving once again that when it comes to humor—or comprehension—some folks are just hopeless.
