Ex-Trudeau adviser casts doubt on Canadian PM's future after Trump floats Wayne Gretzky idea

A countdown started earlier this month on Trudeau's days in office after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from his cabinet. On Friday, Trudeau's former chief adviser Gerry Butts thought it was "unlikely" that Trudeau would lead the Liberal Party in the next election.

"If you want to know who can play hockey, put on a hockey game. It doesn't matter who you think you support at this moment, we'll all have a more seasoned view if we see these people in live action."

"I just left Wayne Gretzky, 'The Great One as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, 'Wayne, why don't you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada - You would win easily, you wouldn't even have to campaign,'" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

"He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!"

Since Freeland's resignation, Trudeau has faced calls to resign. Trump weighed in on Freeland's departure as well.

"Her behavior was totally toxic, and not at all conducive to making deals which are good for the very unhappy citizens of Canada. She will not be missed!!!"

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee chair John Williamson said that lawmakers will start meetings on Jan. 7 to consider a vote of no confidence in the Liberal government, according to Reuters. The vote would have to pass the House of Commons to defeat the government.

Canadian Parliament will reconvene on Jan. 27, according to Reuters.

"It is now clear that the Liberal Government does not have the confidence of Parliament. Conservative, Bloc Quebecois and NDP members - representing a majority of MPs - have all announced they will vote non-confidence in the Liberal Government," Williamson wrote in his letter.