Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has drawn a striking comparison between the actions of United States President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to Sani, Trump’s posture toward Canada and Mexico mirrors Putin’s approach to Ukraine.
Taking to his X handle on the 8th of January, 2025, Sani emphasized the need to uphold Canada’s sovereignty, warning against the repercussions of such tactics.
“The way President Trump is threatening Canada and Mexico looks like that of Putin against Ukraine. Canada’s sovereignty must be respected. If neighbours are treated this way, how will others be?”
Sani’s remarks followed Trump’s controversial statements during a Tuesday news conference, where the President-elect suggested he might employ “economic force” to unite Canada and the U.S.
Additionally, Trump floated the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” further fueling debates on his unorthodox diplomatic strategies,he said.