Jordan Peterson Claims to Have Exclusive Access to Trump Administration Connections for the Benefit of Canada
Prominent psychologist and public speaker Jordan Peterson states that by relocating to the United States, he can advocate for his home country by utilizing his connections within Donald Trump’s administration.
“I have relationships with many key figures in the administration, allowing me to effectively represent Canadians in that capacity,” he added.

Jordan Peterson, Canadian clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, explains the communist roots of postmodernism during an interview with The Epoch Times on June 15, 2018. The Epoch Times
Peterson, now residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, expressed dissatisfaction with living in Canada, particularly in Toronto, where he faced opposition from colleagues in attempts to revoke his clinical psychologist’s license.
‘Start of a Boom’
Peterson expressed optimism that Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on January 20 would signal the inception of a cultural transformation.
“I believe it could herald a significant period of growth not witnessed since the 1990s and the advent of the internet revolution. That’s my speculation and aspiration,” he remarked regarding his outlook for Trump’s initial 100 days in office.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20, 2025. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool
Currently, all eyes in Canada are on Trump’s potential imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, a move Peterson interpreted as part of the president’s overarching strategy to renegotiate global agreements.
“His modus operandi involves aggressive pursuit of advantages and setting a high anchor to potentially achieve substantial gains. This approach resonates with his style,” Peterson commented.
Concurrently, provincial leaders convened with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet last week to deliberate potential retaliatory tariffs if Trump proceeds with his plan.
On his first day in office, Trump refrained from imposing tariffs, opting instead to instruct federal agencies to investigate unfair trade practices with any country and provide recommendations.
‘Trial Balloons’
Peterson labeled other Trump proposals, like incorporating Canada as the 51st state and taking control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as speculative measures.
Trump repeatedly floated the idea of Canada becoming a U.S. state, initially broaching the topic during a November meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago.
As Trump reiterated these statements, more federal and provincial officials opposed the idea while asserting Canadian sovereignty.

Canadian and American flags are pictured at the Peace Arch Historical State Park at the Canada-U.S. border in Blaine, Washington, on Aug. 9, 2021. Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images
Peterson suggested that the pressure on Canada could foster national pride and unity in rejecting the notion, noting that “Canada faces significant structural issues.”
He emphasized that Americans are not adversaries of Canadians, emphasizing the potential for mutually beneficial economic ties, particularly in energy and security sectors. He encouraged productive negotiations for a favorable outcome for both nations.
TikTok
In the interview, Peterson delved into the topic of free speech, specifically in the context of social media platform TikTok. The app faced a potential ban in the U.S. under former President Joe Biden’s administration, citing national security concerns related to the platform’s association with the Chinese communist regime.
“Our complacency with communist China is concerning. While we prefer not to have governmental oversight dictating our app choices, there exists a legitimate security risk from Chinese communists with regard to TikTok,” Peterson expressed.
He highlighted TikTok’s negative impact on American users, particularly in its influence on young women and dissemination of misinformation.
“I am not a supporter of TikTok,” he affirmed.