The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Good Talk -- Has Trump Lost It? Is It Advantage Canada?
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Feb 13, 2026 A lively debate about whether Donald Trump is losing political support and what that could mean for Canada. Discussion of Republican pushback, internal U.S. controversies and how midterm dynamics might shift momentum. Examination of possible Alberta separatist moves and questions about U.S. involvement. Concerns about how U.S. climate and vaccine policies could affect Canada's economy and health.
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Congress Pushback Limits Tariff Power
- Republican lawmakers pushed back and allowed a House vote to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada.
- That vote shows Congress may constrain presidential trade actions and protects Canada politically and economically.
A Tweet Broke The Camel's Back
- A single impulsive tweet about the Gordie Howe bridge catalyzed Republican dissent.
- That episode illustrates how Trump's ad-hoc moves can alienate his own party and harm policy aims.
Cumulative Scandals Erode Support
- Multiple scandals and the drip of Epstein-related documents have added sustained pressure on the administration.
- That cumulative effect is widening fissures within the Republican caucus and weakening Trump's standing.