# Could Ford’s fight with Trump swing key byelections to the PCs? Experts weigh in

https://mins.news/en/item/38338

- CBC News, 2026-08-31 08:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-trump-ontario-byelections-9.7324502?cmp=rss

> After months on the political defensive, Doug Ford went on the offensive this week with a war of words against Donald Trump. Analysts say the clash suits the premier’s strengths and has helped lift his approval ratings ahead of three key provincial byelections this week.

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