- Barack Obama met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a progressive think-tank gala in Toronto, where Obama delivered a keynote address.
- A video of Obama shaking hands with Carney sparked a flurry of conspiracy theories among allies of Donald Trump, who accused Obama of undermining the current administration.
- Some of Donald Trump's allies labelled the interaction a 'coup’ or referenced the Logan Act, which prohibits unauthorised citizens from negotiating with foreign leaders.
- The meeting occurred amidst strained US-Canada relations due to trade issues and follows past accusations by the Trump administration of “treasonous” behaviour against Obama.
- Obama recently revealed that responding to certain policy decisions by Donald Trump has created tension within his marriage.
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