Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks

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1. WTOP Washington DC

   Singer of Canadian anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off changes lyric to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   WTOP Washington DC's feed description

   The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game changed a lyric in “O Canada” as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks about making the country the 51st state.

2. NBC Los Angeles

   Singer changes Canadian anthem lyric at 4 Nations Face-Off to protest Trump remarks ↗ (opens NBC Los Angeles)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

   NBC Los Angeles's feed description

   The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game Thursday night changed a lyric in "O Canada."

3. WMUR

   Singer changes Canadian anthem lyric at 4 Nations Face-Off ↗ (opens WMUR)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

   WMUR's feed description

   The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game changed a lyric in "O Canada" from "in all of us command" to "that only us command."

4. Townhall

   Did You Catch How Singer Changed 'O Canada' Ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off Game to Protest Trump? ↗ (opens Townhall)

   Published Feb 20, 2025

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