Canadian PM Mocks Trump After Teleprompter Glitch: 'I Do Not View This As Conspiracy'
News world Canadian PM Mocks Trump After Teleprompter Glitch: 'I Do Not View This As Conspiracy' Canadian PM Mocks Trump After Teleprompter Glitch: 'I Do
News world Canadian PM Mocks Trump After Teleprompter Glitch: 'I Do Not View This As Conspiracy' Canadian PM Mocks Trump After Teleprompter Glitch: 'I Do Not View This As Conspiracy' Published By, Last Updated: August 06, 2026, 06:39 IST Carney’s comment appeared to refer to Trump’s reaction to teleprompter and escalator issues during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly last year. US President Donald Trump speaks with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) as Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum looks on. (AFP photo) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a light-hearted swipe at US President Donald Trump after facing a teleprompter malfunction during a news conference on housing policy on Wednesday. As the teleprompter stopped working, Carney smiled and joked about the situation, saying, “I would like to inform you that the teleprompter has ceased to function.
Unlike a certain world leader, I do not view this as a conspiracy." His remark drew laughter from the audience in Toronto. Canada’s Carney takes a jab at Trump:I would like to inform you that the teleprompter has ceased to function. Unlike a certain world leader, I do not view this as a conspiracy. pic.twitter.com/SsrZv5hj8J — Clash Report (@clashreport) August 5, 2026 Carney’s remark refers to Trump’s UN row Carney’s comment appeared to refer to Trump’s reaction to teleprompter and escalator issues during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly last year. Trump had called for an investigation, alleging that the problems were part of what he described as “sabotage". During the UN event in September, Trump had complained that the teleprompter was not working while he was preparing to address the General Assembly.
He later questioned the incidents involving the teleprompter, escalator and audio system. Carney’s office and the White House did not immediately comment on his remarks. The joke comes amid strained relations between Canada and the US, with disputes over trade policies, tariffs and Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st US state. Since taking office, Carney has taken a tougher stand on protecting Canada’s economic interests and has criticised the use of economic ties as a political tool. He has also pushed for reducing Canada’s dependence on the US in trade and diplomacy. (With inputs from agencies) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.
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