Prime Minister Mark Carney playfully teased Donald Trump on Thursday, suggesting that the U.S. President might be hesitant to bet against the Toronto Blue Jays in the upcoming 2025 World Series. Carney humorously mentioned that Trump has not yet responded to his wager proposal, hinting that Trump may not enjoy losing.
It is a common practice for leaders to engage in friendly bets supporting their respective countries before major sporting events. In a past instance, former U.S. President Barack Obama and ex-Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper placed a bet involving two cases of beer during the 2014 Canada-U.S. Olympic hockey matches.
Despite having only one Canadian-born player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays have captured the hearts of fans nationwide, earning the moniker “Canada’s Team.” Their remarkable journey through the post-season has united supporters from all corners of the country.
During his visit to the Blue Jays’ practice session, Carney expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure victory in six games. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and ambition, drawing parallels between the team’s success and positive developments in Canada.
Carney’s upcoming travel plans to Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea coincide with the Blue Jays’ showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. This geographical separation from the team’s pivotal games has sparked light-hearted remarks about the potential impact of his absence on the team’s performance.
In a moment of political history, Carney casually mentioned the World Series to Trump during a visit to the White House, receiving a positive response from the President. As anticipation builds for Game 1 between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, fans eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated clash.