John Ivison: Poilievre Replays Old Conspiratorial Hits
Poilievre's comments on RCMP leadership being "despicable" echo Trump-style grievance politics, risking a national backlash.
Poilievre called the RCMP's leadership "despicable" for a supposed cover-up of Liberal misadventures.
He cited the Trudeau era's scandals, including the former prime minister's 2016 vacation on the Aga Khan's island and the 2018 SNC Lavalin affair, saying "many of these scandals should have involved jail time."
Poilievre's approach may backfire nationally, mirroring Donald Trump's politics of grievance.
Author's summary: Poilievre's comments spark controversy.
- RCMP leadership called "despicable"
- Comparison to Trump-style grievance politics
- Reference to Trudeau era's scandals