A Bold Protest at the 4 Nations Face-Off
During the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk made headlines by altering a key lyric in O Canada, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state.
Tensions Rise Between Teams
With the intense rivalry between Team Canada and Team USA already heightened, Trump’s recent comments about annexing Canada only fueled the political tension. American fans responded to protests by booing O Canada before the game.
A Deliberate Act of Defiance
When Kreviazuk performed the anthem, she changed the line “in all of us command” to “that only us command,” a deliberate protest against Trump. She later explained that the change symbolized her belief in democracy and sovereignty.
A Lasting Impression
The anthem protest sparked debate, with some praising Kreviazuk’s bold stand, while others questioned whether it was the right place for politics. Regardless, her actions left a powerful mark on the event.
