Trump administration not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatists: Hoekstra
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has denied that the Trump administration is meeting with or supporting Alberta separatist groups. This contradicts claims made by the Alberta Prosperity Project regarding potential U.S. financial backing.
Why it matters
The denial clarifies U.S. diplomatic policy toward Canadian internal political movements and addresses concerns regarding foreign interference.
This story is the second of two installments of a feature interview with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. Read also: U.S. ambassador denies donations delayed Gordie Howe Bridge opening
The article provides a direct rebuttal from an official source while acknowledging the claims made by the separatist group.
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