Trump Denies Interfering With French in Canada, Blasts Prime Minister

Trump Denies Interfering With French in Canada, Blasts Prime Minister

Trump rejects a claim that he sought to stop French-speaking Canadians, calling it a lie made up by the Canadian prime minister to win support in Quebec.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 25, 2026, 7:41 AM ET

Donald J. Trump denied any intent to interfere with French-speaking Canadians and accused the Canadian prime minister of inventing the accusation to shore up political support in Quebec.