Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. riots in 'horror,' avoids naming Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his time answering when asked to comment this morning on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to use military force against protesters in the United States demonstrating over the death of a black man in police custody.
After a 21-second pause, Trudeau avoided criticizing the president directly while taking aim at social "injustices."
"We all watch in horror and consternation at what is going on in the United States," he said. "It is a time to pull people together ... it is a time to listen. It is a time to learn, when injustices continue despite progress over years and decades."
At no point did Trudeau mention the U.S. president by name or criticize his handling of the situation.