Protest anthem: Did Grammy-winning singer alter Canada’s national anthem to take aim at Donald Trump's expansionist dreams?
Chantal Kreviazuk made a bold lyrical change to O Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off final. While the hockey world celebrated Canada’s victory over the U.S., the real headline of the night belonged to Kreviazuk, who faced a chorus of boos from American fans after deliberately altering the anthem’s lyrics.
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The Grammy-winning artist swapped the traditional phrase “in all of us command” for “that only us command.” The unexpected change immediately raised eyebrows, with many questioning whether it was a mistake or a deliberate act of defiance. Kreviazuk quickly confirmed it was the latter—an artistic protest against Donald Trump’s repeated suggestions that Canada should become the 51st U.S. state.
A Subtle Yet Defiant Protest
Trump, in his signature style, had floated the idea of Canada joining the U.S. as a way to sidestep American-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. The proposal was met with widespread outrage across Canada, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swiftly dismissing any possibility of such an annexation. Kreviazuk, a fiercely proud Canadian, appeared to channel that frustration into her performance—using her voice, quite literally, as a form of political resistance.
After the controversial anthem, Kreviazuk took to Instagram to explain her decision. In a heartfelt statement, she acknowledged that her lyrical shift was intentional,
