Tate McRae Sparks Canada–U.S. Debate With NBC Olympics Ad
TL;DR
Canadian pop star Tate McRae stars in NBC’s Winter Olympics promo that name-checks Team USA, prompting a mixed backlash in Canada amid fraught Canada–U.S. relations. Some critics call the move disloyal, while others call it savvy Gen Z marketing designed to boost viewership during the Games.
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