In a stunning display of political awkwardness, former President Donald Trump faced severe embarrassment during a live television appearance with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney. The encounter, which occurred in the Oval Office, quickly spiraled into a cringe-worthy exchange that left viewers questioning Trump’s grasp of basic facts and diplomacy.

Trump, attempting to praise a Washington Capitals hockey player, mistakenly celebrated Alex Ovechkin as a Canadian sensation—despite the fact that Ovechkin hails from Russia. “I love Canada… you happen to have a very good hockey player right here on the Capitals,” Trump declared, blissfully unaware of his blunder. Carney, poised and composed, could only respond with disbelief as Trump continued to fumble through his remarks, even suggesting that Canada could become the “51st state.”

The situation escalated as Trump asserted that the United States doesn’t do much business with Canada, prompting a real-time fact-check from Carney, who reminded him that Canada is, in fact, one of the largest trading partners of the U.S., responsible for a staggering $600 billion in trade. The Canadian Prime Minister emphasized the depth of their economic ties, leaving Trump looking increasingly out of touch.

This live humiliation comes at a critical moment, as Trump’s combative rhetoric and misstatements are already impacting relationships with key allies. Many observers are left shaking their heads at the sheer audacity of Trump’s comments and the potential fallout from this diplomatic misfire. As the world watches, one thing is clear: Trump’s disconnect from reality is creating a significant rift between the U.S. and Canada, a relationship that has long been foundational to both nations.