Canada held its parliamentary election on Monday. The victory of the Liberal Party, led by the “anti-Trump warrior” Mark Carney, will determine whether the government takes a firm stance in this “anti-American war,” refusing to yield an inch, or retreats to seek peace. Donald Trump clearly knows which outcome benefits him most. Therefore, his top enforcer, Elon Musk, has stepped in once again. Musk’s social media platform X has launched a massive “attack mode,” flooding tens of thousands of posts with covert poison arrows aimed at Carney, attempting to undermine the Liberals’ election prospects with malicious intent. Political insiders say this constitutes true “foreign interference.” Compared to this, candidate Zheng Jingji’s baseless and unsubstantiated claims of “Chinese cross-border repression” are merely clumsy campaign theatrics.
On election day, Liberal leader Carney openly opposed Trump and vowed that if elected, he would lead Canadians in determined resistance. Meanwhile, Musk’s platform X saw a flood of negative messages originating from the U.S., including fake news, sharply targeting Carney with cold arrows, clearly aiming to bring him down. The signs of American “black-hand” interference in Canada’s election are very obvious.
Compared to his opponent, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Carney has stood firm against Trump, demonstrating remarkable courage. On the final day of campaigning, Carney passionately condemned Trump’s trade war for completely wrecking the global economy and betraying Canada. He declared that only full resistance and strong countermeasures could inflict maximum damage on the U.S. while minimizing harm to Canada. This strong and passionate speech tapped into public “anti-Trump” sentiment, stabilizing Liberal support at 42%, still slightly ahead of the Conservatives.
Since Trump launched the trade war, he has constantly boasted of “victory in sight,” but in reality, he is stuck in a quagmire, unable to advance or retreat. He is desperately trying to reach deals with some countries, and whether he can do so with Canada is critical. Carney acts like a roadblock, standing in the way. Naturally, Trump wants him to lose the election. However, election interference should not be openly conducted by officials. In the Trump’s camp, Musk, who has a history of doing dirty work, is the best candidate to act.
This is not mere speculation but can be traced through various signs. A research group at the University of Southern California studying online right-wing information found that since Canada announced the election, a coordinated network of accounts on Musk’s platform X has been continuously pushing content praising Conservative leader Poilievre and disparaging Carney, aiming to boost Poilievre’s support and reverse the election trend. During this period, over 350,000 posts with a specific political orientation appeared on X, clearly orchestrated with the motive of election interference.
Researchers found this U.S.-originated network spreading right-wing messages about the Canadian election at a very high frequency, repeatedly reposting content praising Poilievre and trashing Carney, continuing steadily with a discernible pattern.
Another organization tracking online misinformation discovered that bots on Carney’s social media platforms launched attacks against him, spreading massive negative comments and defaming images. At the same time, a flood of fake news targeting him has made it difficult for ordinary people to distinguish truth from falsehood.
There is also a sign that Musk is very likely acting behind the scenes. Months ago, he publicly praised Poilievre, openly endorsing him as Canada’s next prime minister. So it is no surprise that X is creating momentum for this “favorite horse.” Musk’s efforts to help foreign political leaders rise to power are not new. Since Trump’s return to office, Musk has repeatedly supported right-wing party leaders in Europe, openly aiding their rise and causing strong reactions in political circles worldwide. Behind these scenes is always Trump’s shadow.
Because Musk casually intervened in Canadian politics, public anger has long been stirred. Months ago, an online petition called for the government to revoke Musk’s Canadian citizenship, accusing him of using his wealth and media control to influence Canada’s election and demanding a strong stop. The call was met with overwhelming response-by early April, 370,000 people had signed, and the number continues to grow.
All these exposed facts clearly show that the real “external force” interfering in Canada’s election is the United States. This “black hand” brazenly violates Canada’s sovereignty, which is chilling.
However, anti-China politicians in Canada and “yellow-background” Hongkongers ignore or avoid discussing U.S. interference in Canadian politics. Instead, they hype up Zheng Jingji’s fabricated “Chinese cross-border repression” narrative to boost their own campaigns.
Are these people truly standing with Canadians? Are they willing to side with the “bully” Trump just to oppose China? Voters casting ballots on Monday should seriously consider this.
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Trump’s tariff war strategy is becoming increasingly erratic. According to his past negotiation playbook (as outlined in his book Never Give Up), he would sometimes feign indifference to test if the other side was anxious. Yet, this time, it’s the Chinese side adopting this approach, while Trump himself appears impatient and eager for results—an obvious sign that he feels on the back foot and the situation is unfavorable. As the saying goes, “Before repelling external threats, one must first pacify internal disorder.” His external missteps and instability are directly tied to the chaos within his administration.
The latest “disaster zone” for the Trump administration is the Pentagon, the heart of military operations. The “incompetent” Secretary of Defense, Hegseth, launched a sweeping purge as soon as he took office. His heavy-handed actions triggered internal resistance, with subordinates repeatedly exposing his underhanded tactics and leaking scandals. The latest development is a major shake-up at the top, with four core officials dismissed—including Pentagon spokesperson Ullyot, who declared, “It’s been a month of total chaos at the Pentagon.” More internal strife is expected. Meanwhile, Trump’s favored confidant, Musk, abruptly announced he would be stepping back in May, and the massive layoffs initiated by DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) could collapse at any moment.
Calling Secretary Hegseth “incompetent” is no exaggeration. He lacks combat leadership experience, isn’t a career military officer, and even falls short in business management skills—he’s merely a TV host who makes a living with what he says in front of a camera. Before his parachuting into the Pentagon, widespread resistance had already taken root, with the building rigged with metaphorical landmines waiting for him to step on.
Fully aware he was stepping into the lion’s den, Hegseth nonetheless failed to exercise caution. Not long after taking office, it was revealed he had set up a private Signal group to share information about strikes on the Houthi, leaking key military secrets and sparking a huge uproar. Instead of taking responsibility, he blamed disgruntled Pentagon staff for leaking stories to the media to “sabotage” him. The scandals didn’t stop there—recent reports exposed that he even added his wife, brother, and private lawyer into the Signal group, allowing them access to sensitive military operations.
After the first scandal broke, Hegseth immediately launched an internal “witch hunt.” Recently, a major personnel earthquake hit the upper ranks: four close aides including Dan Caldwell, Senior Advisor, Darin Selnick, Deputy Chief of Staff, Colin Carroll, Chief of Staff to Deputy Defense Secretary, and Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot, were all fired. This is just the latest wave of purges. Insiders told Reuters that Hegseth’s opponents aren’t limited to the Pentagon’s “core circle” but are spread throughout the Department of Defense.
Trump, the “big boss,” is well aware that the Pentagon is still crawling with “monsters and demons” waiting to oppose him and Hegseth, so the purges will continue relentlessly. He recently told reporters, “He (Hegseth) was put there to get rid of a lot of bad people, and that’s what he’s doing.” Clearly, the Pentagon’s personnel turmoil is just beginning.
This “internal strife” at the Pentagon in fact has always been orchestrated by Trump, with Hegseth merely acting as his enforcer. The target: a group of generals lacking loyalty to Trump and promoting “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) within the military. Soon after taking office, Hegseth replaced Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Brown (the first Black person in the role) with Air Force Lieutenant General Kane, a former CIA operative. He then axed Navy Operations Chief Franchetti and Air Force Deputy Chief Slife, and plans to purge other DEI-supporting officers one by one. A previously leaked “termination list” included several brigadier and major generals.
Under this white terror of mass purges, Pentagon staff are on edge. Dissidents dare not openly defy Hegseth, but constantly look for opportunities to expose his errors or set traps for him, while he dispatches his own “secret police” to root out opposition, throwing the Department of Defense into even greater chaos.
With fires breaking out everywhere inside the government, Trump is busy fighting crises, leading to total disarray, sharply contrasting with China’s calm and methodical approach. It’s obvious which side has the upper hand in the US-China trade war.
Beyond the Pentagon’s turmoil, Musk,Trump’s favored appointee tasked with slashing government spending, suddenly announced yesterday that starting in May, he would drastically reduce his involvement with DOGE, possibly working just one or two days a week. His abrupt decision to step back is not only due to Tesla’s latest quarterly net income plunging 70% year-on-year, putting the company in crisis and requiring his full attention as CEO; it’s also because helping Trump with “dirty work” has made Tesla a target for public anger. If Musk doesn’t pull out, his business could collapse sooner or later.
Musk’s departure is now inevitable. Analysts suggest that after he steps back, the cabinet will take over decisions on layoffs, ending Musk’s sole authority. Cabinet members have long been dissatisfied with Musk’s arbitrary cuts, and tensions have grown. For example, Secretary of State Rubio opposes abolishing the USAID (United States Agency for International Development), and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is against massive layoffs of air traffic controllers. Once Musk leaves, these cabinet members may halt or even reverse some of the layoffs.
It’s foreseeable that the once glamorous “DOGE” will likely fall apart with Musk’s exit, and the entire noisy spectacle may soon end in an unfinished mess.
Lai Ting Yiu
