“People felt betrayed”: Wayne Gretzky’s ties with Donald Trump resurface and spark heated debate in Canada
Wayne Gretzky’s association with Donald Trump ignited a fierce debate in Canada, questioning national loyalty and celebrity responsibility. Public appearances with Trump, coupled with his silence on the matter, sparked backlash, including calls to rename Edmonton’s ‘Wayne Gretzky Drive’ and vandalism of his statue. The controversy underscores a cultural divide regarding athletes’ roles in politics.
Wayne Gretzky’s association with Donald Trump ignited a fierce debate in Canada, questioning national loyalty and celebrity responsibility. Public appearances with Trump, coupled with his silence on the matter, sparked backlash, including calls to rename Edmonton’s ‘Wayne Gretzky Drive’ and vandalism of his statue. The controversy underscores a cultural divide regarding athletes’ roles in politics.
