Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney subtly corrected President Donald Trump on a hot mic Monday, letting the president know that he referred to Carney as “president” in a speech. (Watch the video below.)“I’m glad you upgraded me to president,” Carney said, as Trump fielded congratulations for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.“Oh did I say [that]?” Trump replied.The president tapped Carney on the shoulder and leaned in to whisper, “At least I didn’t say governor.”Bahahahahaha!This is funny. Carney and Trump caught on a hot mic. Carney thanks Trump for upgrading him to president. Trump responds by saying, “At least I didn’t say governor.” pic.twitter.com/CLknwkFrqm— Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) October 13, 2025The light moment harkened back to a darker time when Trump repeatedly called Justin Trudeau “governor” amid threats to annex Canada as the 51st state. Carney told Trump in May that Canada wasn’t for sale (“Never say never,” Trump replied) and has tried to strike a more diplomatic tone with Trump even as tariff tensions continue.Trump referred to Carney as “president” during his remarks in Egypt.The Daily Beast called it a “senior moment” for the 79-year-old Trump, whose mental acuity has been questioned by some prominent Democrats.U.S. President Donald Trump whispers to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) as British PM Keir Starmer looks on during the Gaza summit on Monday.KHALED DESOUKI via Getty ImagesClose