Canadian comedian Mike Myers made a powerful political statement on Saturday Night Live, sporting a shirt reading 'Canada is not for sale' in response to Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada.
Canadian comedian Mike Myers ignited a firestorm of attention by boldly defending his homeland during his appearance on Saturday Night Live. Myers, a former SNL cast member, made a powerful statement by donning a T-shirt emblazoned with the message “ Canada is not for sale” at the end of the March 1 episode. Standing beside host Shane Gillis, he repeatedly pointed to his shirt, which also featured a prominent Canadian flag.
This sartorial act of defiance was widely interpreted as a direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats and suggestions of incorporating Canada into the United States. Trump has publicly expressed his desire to leverage economic pressure to coerce Canada into becoming the “51st state,” a move that has fueled anxieties about a trade war. Myers's politically charged message resonated across North America, Europe, and even as far away as India, garnering widespread media coverage. Earlier in the episode, Myers showcased his comedic talents in a sketch satirizing the contentious exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In this sketch, Myers portrayed Musk, who holds Canadian citizenship, as an automaton-like villain, poking fun at the Tesla CEO and presidential advisor's real-life antics. This portrayal further highlighted Myers's willingness to use his platform to address current political tensions. Myers's bold display of patriotism stands in stark contrast to the backlash faced by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky for his association with Trump and lack of visible support for the Canadian team during the 4 Nations hockey final against the United States.
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