# Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes to U.S. news networks with a more conciliatory tone

https://mins.news/en/video/32429

- Global News, 2026-08-26 00:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbiJFi6sUI0

> After calling President Donald Trump a “loser” and “king of bankruptcies” and telling him to “kiss my ass,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing across U.S. news networks with a softer message. Ford told CNN that the dispute had become heated and personal the previous day, and agreed it was time to lower the temperature. He said he wants a good deal for Americans and Canadians.

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