Amidst growing pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former President Donald Trump has proposed an unconventional successor: NHL icon Wayne Gretzky. Trump, via a post on Truth Social, suggested that Gretzky should run for Prime Minister, jokingly referring to the position as "Governor of Canada." He playfully asserted that Gretzky wouldn't even need to campaign to win and encouraged Canadians to initiate a "Draft Wayne Gretzky" movement.

This playful suggestion comes as Trudeau faces mounting challenges, including the recent resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and calls for his resignation from opposition leader Jagmeet Singh. Trump also commented on Freeland's departure, criticizing her conduct and suggesting her absence would be welcomed.

Trump's prior remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st US state add another layer to his commentary. The sighting of Gretzky at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort last month, sporting a "Make America Great Again" cap following Trump's election win, further fuels the conversation.