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Hoekstra Warns Canada Could Face Blame for GOP Losses

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canada could be blamed if Republicans lose midterm elections, accusing it of election interference.
He made the remarks at a Turkey business meeting and previously labeled Canada “anti-American.”
Ontario Premier denounced Hoekstra’s expletive-laden tirade as unacceptable.
Roland Paris said Hoekstra’s comments aggravated tensions and did not serve U.S. interests.
A petition signed by more than 225,000 Canadians called for Hoekstra’s expulsion over alleged diplomatic violations.

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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra warned Canada could be blamed if Republicans lose midterm elections, accusing it of election interference.
He made the remarks at a Turkey business meeting and previously labeled Canada “anti-American.”
Ontario Premier denounced Hoekstra’s expletive-laden tirade as unacceptable.
Roland Paris said Hoekstra’s comments aggravated tensions and did not serve U.S. interests.
A petition signed by more than 225,000 Canadians called for Hoekstra’s expulsion over alleged diplomatic violations.