Poilievre's Comments Spark Controversy
Pierre Poilievre's recent comments have raised eyebrows, with some comparing his style to that of Donald Trump.
On the Northern Perspective podcast, Poilievre called the RCMP's leadership "despicable" for allegedly covering up Liberal scandals.
Many of the scandals of the Trudeau era should have involved jail time
He specifically mentioned the former prime minister's vacation on the Aga Khan's island in 2016 and the SNC Lavalin affair in 2018.
Poilievre's comments have been criticized for echoing Trump-style grievance politics, which may backfire nationally.
Although it's unclear whether Poilievre misspoke or genuinely believes in this approach, his words have sparked controversy.
Author's summary: Poilievre's comments spark controversy with Trump-style grievance politics.