Charles Barkley took aim at Canadians who have been critical of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky over his friendship with President Donald Trump, calling them fools.

Charles Barkley came to Wayne Gretzky’s defense as the beloved Canadian gets criticized by his home country for being a Donald Trump supporter. Trump has turned his second term as president into a faux war on Canada,

If you grew up in Canada through the 1980s and 1990s, Gretzky was at the pinnacle of national esteem. He set untouchable records in Edmonton, and battled for Canadian glory on the ice — and then he wept after learning he was being exported to California.

Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann wrote on Bluesky: "The Man Without A Country, Wayne Gretzky, has clearly pleaded with Trump to take some of the heat off him among Canadians who are justifiably p***** at Gretzky's recent disloyalty."

Wayne Gretzky's wife, Janet, said the criticism he has received from Canadians has "broken his heart" amid is support for President Donald Trump.

Janet Gretzky, the wife of Wayne Gretzky, has revealed her husband is 'heartbroken' by the animosity sent his way due to his relationship with Donald Trump

After previously referring to Wayne Gretzky as the “governor of Canada,” President Donald Trump has declared the NHL legend a “free agent.”

That support has led to backlash in Canada from folks who are unhappy about Gretzky’s ties to Trump , in light of the latter’s comments about Canada,

Donald Trump, Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky's wife have come to Gretzky's defense amid increasing criticism by Canadians since 4 Nations Face-Off.

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will decide whether Canada becomes the country’s 51st state or retains its sovereignty, President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social account Wednesday. Trump told his followers on the platform that Gretzky,

Amid tensions between the neighboring nations at a political level, Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky found himself on the end of criticism from fans amid his ties with the U.S. president

Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing criticism in his home country due to his association with US President Donald Trump. His appointment as Canadas honorary captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off has further fuelled speculation about where his loyalties lie.