Sound familiar? That’s how Poland was framed in German media before 1939.
Trump’s Step 2: Language That Prepares the Public
Trump calls Canada a “delinquent freeloader” on defense spending
Claims Canada’s economy is hurting the U.S.
Trump’s Step 2: Language That Prepares the Public
Trump calls Canada a “delinquent freeloader” on defense spending
Claims Canada’s economy is hurting the U.S.
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This frames Canada as a burden—just like Germany framed Poland.
Trump’s Step 3: Economic & Diplomatic Traps
Trump’s trade war is designed to weaken Canada while making them look responsible
• Tariffs on lumber, dairy, & oil
• Weaponizing NAFTA/USMCA to force unfair deals
Just like Germany did with Poland—Trump makes impossible demands so Canada either complies (weakening itself) or resists (becoming “the aggressor”).
• Watch for the moment when U.S. media starts blaming Canada for economic woes
• Expect “incidents” at the border to be exaggerated
Germany staged attacks to justify war. The U.S. doesn’t need to invade—they just need an excuse to crush Canada’s independence.
Trump’s Step 5: Controlling Public Opinion
• Media blackout of Canada’s perspective in U.S. news
• The U.S. public slowly accepts:
“Maybe Canada shouldn’t be independent. Maybe we should step in.”
History Doesn’t Repeat, But It Rhymes
The playbook is always the same:
1️⃣ Demonize the target
2️⃣ Use language to justify aggression
3️⃣ Weaken them through economic/political pressure