The Imperial Presidency, Part 2

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Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave

After a year of Trump 2.0, some Canadians in Florida face a difficult decision this winter

John Willows, a retiree who lives in rural eastern Ontario not far from the U.S. border, is one of those people staying away. While he's an avid boater and loved his past winters in Florida, he said he can't stomach going to the States right now.

"We're in a trade war and we've got to support our own side," Willows said in an interview. "I'm bullheaded and I've just decided, 'Hey, I've had enough.' And just to throw it in their faces, I'm probably going to Cuba instead."

The state’s own data shows the number of Canadian visitors has plunged, despite its governor’s claims about record-setting tourism.