Trump Criticised for Hockey Video Where He Punches, Beats Canadian Players: 'This Is Not Normal'

President Donald Trump is facing criticism after sharing a video on his social media platforms depicting his likeness inserted into hockey footage, punching and beating Canadian players. The edited footage has divided public opinion and prompted debate about presidential conduct and international sportsmanship.

The video surfaced shortly after the United States defeated Canada in high-stakes Olympic hockey matches. While some have dismissed the content as satire, others argue it is inappropriate for a sitting president to share imagery depicting violence against athletes from an allied nation.

Outrage Grows Over 'Aggressive' Imagery of Physical Violence

The President is facing a wave of condemnation for the video he shared on Truth Social, which shows his likeness inserted into hockey footage to punch and beat Canadian players. Critics have been quick to label the post as alarming and well outside the bounds of normal public conduct for a world leader.

'THIS IS NOT NORMAL: Donald Trump just post [sic] a video inserting himself in last night's Olympic victory and depicts him punching and beating Canadian hockey players,' one critic wrote, sharing Trump's post on X (formerly Twitter). 'There is no planet where this is normal or presidential. Trump is an embarrassment to the world and he is very ill.'

Many observers argue that depicting violence against athletes from an allied nation undermines the spirit of the Olympic movement and risks normalising hostility. One critic noted that the post was not just tone-deaf but inherently 'aggressive and inappropriate', suggesting it represents a serious lapse in judgement.

Another expressed genuine concern about the message it sends to the global community. 'This is what happens when ego replaces leadership,' a different Trump critic stated, arguing that the imagery represents insecurity rather than national strength.

Not all reactions were critical. 'It's called comedy and fun,' one Trump supporter said, encouraging others to 'try it sometime.' Another praised the President, saying he 'brought back the lost dominance where we know how to win on both the field and in politics,' and adding: 'Canada's pride has melted into ice today.'

A Revenge Response To Trudeau's Viral Hockey Taunt

The video appears to be a rebuttal to a 2025 post by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Following a previous Canadian victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, Trudeau had written on X: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game.' The comment was widely interpreted as a response to Trump's earlier statements regarding Canadian sovereignty and trade.

The President's post follows a dominant run for Team USA, with both the men's and women's teams defeating Canada. For Trump, the imagery appeared intended to signal that American sporting dominance had been restored.

Trump's Social Media Conduct

This is not the first time Trump has attracted criticism for social media posts. Weeks ago, the President drew widespread condemnation after sharing a video in which former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were depicted as apes. Trump said he shared the video because he agreed with its message about voter fraud, but clarified that he had not watched the clip in full and had not seen the relevant portion. The White House subsequently stated that a 'staffer erroneously made the post.'

The post was later removed from Trump's account, though many continued to find it offensive. The incident had already been widely condemned before its removal.