Wayne Gretzky Says He’s Proud of Being Canadian, Not Interested in Politics

Wayne Gretzky Says He’s Proud of Being Canadian, Not Interested in Politics
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (R) is greeted by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., on April 6, 2025. AP Photo/Adam Hunger
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Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky says he is proud to be a Canadian and plans to “stay in his lane” as an athlete rather than wading into the political arena.
Gretzky downplayed his ties to U.S. President Donald Trump during an April 7 appearance on radio program “The Ben Mulroney Show,” saying he’s “proud” of his Canadian heritage and isn’t interested in engaging in political debates.