Wayne Gretzky Statue in Edmonton Defaced Amid Trump Backlash

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Wayne Gretzky statue defaced with feces in Edmonton, sparking public outrage and reigniting debate over the NHL legend’s relationship with Donald Trump. The act occurred outside Rogers Place following the Oilers’ loss and Connor McDavid’s injury. Feces were smeared across Gretzky’s face and jersey—a shocking act against one of Canada’s most beloved figures. While the motive remains unclear, many speculate the vandalism was politically driven due to Gretzky’s ties to Trump, whom he supported at multiple public events. As Trump’s tariffs and sovereignty remarks stir nationalist sentiment in Canada, Gretzky has become a lightning rod for backlash. Tim Shipton of Oilers Entertainment Group condemned the act, calling it “disrespectful.” Trump defended Gretzky as a “political free agent,” while Canadian legends like Bobby Orr and Max Domi stood by him. Should athletes stay out of politics—or is this part of a larger cultural shift?
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