Prominent Trump Critic Announces Relocation to Montreal with Ski Resort Photo
Brian Krassenstein, a well-known critic of former President Donald Trump, has publicly declared that he has "left the United States for Montreal." The announcement was made on Monday through a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which has already amassed more than 1.5 million views within its first day.
'No Corruption Here' Caption Accompanies Mont-Tremblant Image
Accompanying his relocation announcement, Krassenstein shared a photograph with the caption "No corruption here." However, eagle-eyed users on X were quick to identify the location as Mont-Tremblant, a popular ski destination situated approximately 100 kilometers north of Montreal, rather than within the city itself.
The post has sparked a wide array of responses, ranging from warm welcomes to pointed criticisms regarding the accuracy of his corruption-free claim.
Mixed Reactions from Canadian Figures and Public
Anthony Koch, a Conservative strategist based in Montreal who has contributed to National Post, responded with a touch of irony, stating, "Montréal, a city historically known for its lack of corruption." This comment references Montreal's past issues with political corruption scandals.
In contrast, Harley Finkelstein, Montreal native and president of Shopify, extended a welcoming message, saying, "My favorite city. Welcome." He followed up with a single-word reply—"Tremblant"—along with a downhill skiing emoji, seemingly to highlight the actual location of the photo.
Canadian economist Jean-Marc Léger, founding president of the market research firm Léger, added a bilingual welcome: "Bienvenue chez nous" (Welcome to our place).
One X user named Roddy encapsulated the sentiment of many responses by writing, "While not entirely accurate, welcome all the same."
Background of the Krassenstein Brothers
Brian Krassenstein and his twin brother Ed gained significant attention on Twitter during Trump's first presidency for their frequent critiques of the former president. Their prominence led to a notable legal battle when Trump blocked them on the platform.
The brothers filed a lawsuit arguing that the president's Twitter account functioned as a public forum and that blocking them violated their First Amendment rights. This legal action resulted in them and other critics being unblocked.
In the following year, the Krassensteins faced suspension from Twitter over allegations of operating fake accounts, which they denied. Their accounts were subsequently reinstated in December 2022.
The recent post not only announces a personal move but also continues to engage public discourse on political commentary and social media dynamics, drawing both support and scrutiny from observers across Canada and beyond.
