Pierre Poilievre's comments on RCMP leadership have sparked controversy, with some drawing comparisons to Trump-style grievance politics.
Poilievre called the RCMP's leadership "despicable" for what he claimed was a cover-up of Liberal misadventures.
He specifically mentioned the former prime minister's vacation on the Aga Khan's island in 2016 and the SNC Lavalin affair in 2018, stating that "many of the scandals of the Trudeau era should have involved jail time."
Poilievre's approach risks backfiring nationally, as it echoes a style of politics that may not resonate with all Canadians.
Author's summary: Poilievre's comments spark controversy.