Overview

• During the WWE Elimination Chamber event in Toronto, Canadian fans loudly booed the Star-Spangled Banner, performed by American singer Elizabeth Irving.
• The crowd's reaction follows recent comments by President Trump suggesting Canada could become the '51st state' and announcing tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect on March 4.
• WWE commentator Pat McAfee criticized the Canadian crowd during the broadcast, calling Canada a 'terrible country' for disrespecting the U.S. national anthem.
• The incident is part of a broader pattern of fans in both countries booing each other's anthems at sporting events following heightened political and economic tensions.
• Canadian leaders and citizens have expressed frustration over Trump's rhetoric and policies, with some calling for retaliatory measures against the impending tariffs.