Trump effect — Australian and Canadian elections

Canadian opposition leader and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre who was riding high before Trump — lost his own seat of 20 years
Australian opposition leader and Liberal National coalition party leader Peter Dutton who was riding high before Trump — lost his own seat of 24 years

From: Haaretz May 3, 2025
Thanks to Donald Trump, a Party Blamed by Netanyahu for Antisemitism Just Won Reelection.

Trump's tariffs and threats helped deliver surprise wins to left-leaning parties in Canada and Australia — developments that may deepen Netanyahu's challenges amid growing domestic frustration and international isolation.

In the span of just one week, two elections in two different corners of the world produced similar outcomes, and told us an interesting story with clear implications for Israel.