{
  "id": 3099374,
  "title": "‘Bring it on buddy’: Everything Ontario’s Doug Ford said about President Donald Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bring-it-on-buddy-everything-ontarios-doug-ford-said-about-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:01:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12033225/doug-ford-kiss-my-ass-donald-trump-comments/"
  },
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  "account": "Ontario Premier Doug Ford engaged in a verbal exchange with US President Donald Trump on Monday, trading insults and threats amid escalating tensions between the two leaders. Trump, on his Truth Social platform, had earlier accused Ford of \"bluster\" in trade talks and labeled him as \"less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive\" as the brother of late Rob Ford.\n\nDuring his press conference, Ford fired back with a series of insults, promising to make sure Republicans lose in the upcoming midterm elections. He described Trump as a \"dictator\" and a \"bully,\" comparing him to a schoolyard bully who would steal belongings. Ford emphasized his commitment to Team Canada, stating they would leverage any pain inflicted on Canadians against Americans. He claimed he had more experience and \"skin like an alligator\" than Trump, asserting that any insult from Trump would have little effect on him.\n\nFord pledged to use all available tools to counter Trump's actions, warning that if given the chance, he would engage in door-to-door campaigning in the U.S. He dismissed Trump's popularity among his own people, stating they would voice their disapproval during the midterms. Ford concluded by declaring that he didn't like the president and that he would face him with courage and brains.",
  "summary": "Over the course of 45 minutes, Doug Ford said Donald Trump could 'kiss my ass,' calling him a 'dictator,' a 'loser' and the 'king of bankruptcies.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Ontario Premier Doug Ford verbally exchanges with Trump, trading insults and threats.",
    "Ford threatens to make Republicans lose in midterm elections, compares Trump to a bully.",
    "Ford pledges to counter Trump's actions, dismisses his popularity among supporters."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Ontario's premier says Reagan would be 'throwing up' over Trump's tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ontarios-premier-says-reagan-would-be-throwing-up-over-trumps-tariffs",
        "published": "2026-08-24T14:57:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "‘Bring it on buddy’: Everything Ontario’s Doug Ford said about President Donald Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bring-it-on-buddy-everything-ontarios-doug-ford-said-about-president-3104893",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:01:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Doug Ford to Donald Trump: ‘Bring it on, buddy’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/doug-ford-to-donald-trump-bring-it-on-buddy",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:52:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Ontario's Ford warns U.S. power could be cut as he trades insults with Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ontarios-ford-warns-u-s-power-could-be-cut-as-he-trades-insults-with",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:36:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}