posted 06-06-2018 07:27 PM                  

Trump Falsely Blames Canada for Burning Down the White House, Internet Drops History Lesson

Juliette Verlaque, The Wrap

During a tense phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the recent imposition of tariffs on Canadian metals, President Donald Trump blamed Canada for burning down the White House during the War of 1812, CNN reported.

CNN’s chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta said the exchange took place on Wednesday when Trudeau asked Trump how he could justify the tariffs as a national security issue. In response, Trump joked to Trudeau: “Didn’t you guys burn down the White House?”

However, as many gleeful Twitter users were quick to point out, the incident in question was actually committed by British troops in 1812, who targeted Washington in retaliation to an American attack on York, Ontario, which was then a British colony.

VoteVets pointed out that visitors learn this piece of historical knowledge during tours to
Canada did not torch the White House during the War of 1812.

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Canada did not torch the White House during the War of 1812. Canada DID, however, commit many troops to the D-Day mission in WWII. The only thing Trump should be telling Canada on 6/6 is THANK YOU.
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Specifically, an entire division that stormed Juno Beach. http://www.junobeach.info/
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posted 06-07-2018 11:24 AM                  

Does it really matter dude? Do you really think Your little pansie ass posting of some crap that you came across on your little google box is going to change anyone's mind ? Really ? Come on..really?

Do you feel that pressure in your back? Yep that is trump winding you up like a little toy monkey !!