Smith chief of staff attacks Jagmeet Singh on social media

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's Chief of Staff Rob Anderson lashed out at federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on Sunday in response to Singh's criticism of Smith's visit to Mar-a-Lago to converse with President-elect Donald Trump.

"Nothing to see here, Canada," wrote Singh on X. "Just Canadian Conservatives celebrating with Donald Trump and Billionaires — days after they threatened to annex Canada. And, just days before they launch a full-scale assault on the Canadian economy, jobs and your family."

Anderson responded, calling Singh a "feckless moron."

"What’s your plan Jagmeet?" wrote Anderson. "Abandon diplomacy altogether and arm your Maserati to defend our border from the full scale assault? Get a bloody grip already."

Singh and other Canadian politicians are concerned over Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods unless Canada resolves its border security problems.

Some say Smith's Mara-a-Lago trip was important in terms of cultivating diplomacy for Canada in the absence of Justin Trudeau.

Smith was the guest of Kevin O'Leary at the Mar-a-Lago event.

Anderson, 47, has a notable background in law and politics. A lawyer by profession, he has been involved in Alberta politics for over a decade.

He has a history with conservative movements in Alberta, having affiliations with both the Progressive Conservative Party and the Wildrose Party before these merged to form the United Conservative Party.