Too many Canadians are staying away from New Orleans due to Trump

By Alex Cox

Published October 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

Canadians who are usually drawn to New Orleans' French culture are staying away this year. Louisiana's lieutenant governor says that's because they're upset with President Trump.

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