Ottawa
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The image may have been fake, but with each passing day Canada is coming to terms with the fact that the threat could be real.
Canadians woke up Tuesday to an all-too-familiar troll ripping through their social media feeds. US President Donald Trump shared an image on Truth Social depicting him speaking to European leaders with an AI-generated map in the background, showing the US flag plastered over Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela.
So far, so normal for Canada’s relationship with President Trump, which has been repeatedly tested in the past year.
What is different now is Canada’s reaction. The feelings of shock and offense have given way…