# US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if Republicans lose midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/119763

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 20:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/28/canada-ambassador-republicans-midterms

> US ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra reportedly told business leaders that Donald Trump might blame Canada if Democrats win swing races such as Maine and Michigan, leaving Republicans with a poor midterm result. Hoekstra has also accused Canadian officials of election interference, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said the claims had no merit.

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