Key facts
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney experienced a teleprompter malfunction during a housing policy news conference.
- Carney made a public joke about the incident, referencing U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The remark alluded to Trump's past claims of conspiracy when facing technical difficulties.
- Canada-U.S. relations have been strained due to Trump's trade policies and rhetoric.
During a news conference in Toronto on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney experienced a teleprompter malfunction. Smiling, Carney quipped that he did not view the technical issue as a conspiracy, an apparent jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had previously suggested conspiracy when facing similar issues with a teleprompter and escalator at the United Nations General Assembly.
Carney's remarks drew laughter from the audience. His office and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Relations between Canada and the U.S. have been tense since Trump's return to the White House, marked by tariffs and calls for Canada to join the U.S. Carney has previously opposed Trump's trade policies and sought to reduce Canada's dependence on the U.S.