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· Friday, August 7, 2026
Politics & Government

Carney mocks Trump after teleprompter glitch

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Multiple reputable reports describe the same August 5, 2026 Reuters-reported event: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a joking remark about a teleprompter glitch that referenced Trump's prior complaints about a malfunctioning teleprompter and escalator at the UN. Reuters and related coverage directly support that the event occurred.

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Faced with a teleprompter glitch, Canada's Carney mocks Trump By Reuters August 5, 2026 6:34 PM EDT ⚫ Updated 10 hours ago ធ Аа : 00:00 / 00:44 Build Canada Homes Maisons Canada сс TORONTO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - When his teleprompter malfunctioned on Wednesday in the middle of a news conference on housing policy, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smiled and took a swift jab at U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "I do not view this as a conspiracy." Carney's remark was an apparent reference to Trump's demands for an investigation after he encountered a halted escalator and a non-functioning teleprompter last year at the United Nations General Assembly, where he delivered a speech.

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