‘Trump anxiety’: Canadians report ‘huge spike’ in fear, anger about U.S. president [Video]

Steve Whitwill is losing sleep, Louisa Fenner is worried about her finances and Crysta Balis is fearful for her children’s future.

The source of their anxiety is U.S. President Donald Trump, and the three were among those who gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa this week to protest and express those fears. But it’s not just people at protests who are worried.

During his first term, Trump provoked a wave of anxiety among many Americans. In the first 45 days of his second term, the 47th president has spread fear north of the border.

There’s a lot of anxiety, a lot of fear and a lot of anger in relation to what’s happening in the States and the politics.– Heather Anderson, Grounded Psychology

Trump’s tariff threats, halting of support to Ukraine, and hostile rhetoric are making Canadians anxious, fearful and …