'O Canada' singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump's 51st state remarks

The 'O Canada' singer changed the words 'in all of us command' to 'that only us command' to protest Trump’s 51st state remarks.

The singer who defiantly told President Donald Trump that Canada has no interest joining the United States thanked her supporters on Friday and dismissed critics as "haters" and "bots."

Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk performed "O Canada" in Boston on Thursday night ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and the United States, making a poignant change in the lyrics.

The third line is normally performed: "True patriot love, in all of us command." Kreviazuk tweaked it to "that only us command.”

She later confirmed that the switch was meant to address Trump's recent remarks that Canada should be taken over as America's 51st state.

In a post to Instagram on Friday, Kreviazuk thanked fans for "all your incredible passion for our country and your kindness."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/o-canada-singer-trump-protest-rcna193239

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