Wayne Gretzky caught in backlash; Trump calls him ‘a free agent’; Canadians question his loyalty

Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian icon, faces backlash for his association with Donald Trump, particularly after Trump’s remarks about Canada. Critics question Gretzky’s Canadian identity, fueled by images of him at Trump events. Despite Gretzky’s attempts to remain neutral, his silence on Trump’s policies and his wife’s social media activity have intensified the controversy, potentially impacting his legacy in Canada. Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian icon, faces backlash for his association with Donald Trump, particularly after Trump’s remarks about Canada. Critics question Gretzky’s Canadian identity, fueled by images of him at Trump events. Despite Gretzky’s attempts to remain neutral, his silence on Trump’s policies and his wife’s social media activity have intensified the controversy, potentially impacting his legacy in Canada.