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Trump Tried to Crush It — But Ended Up Making It Viral: Ontario’s Reagan Ad Just Won the Internet!
See how one post turned into a nationwide movement
**They Tried to Silence It — But Now Everyone’s Talking About Ontario’s Reagan Ad**
*“This Ad Was Supposed to Disappear — Now It’s the Most Watched Video of the Year”*
What began as a short regional campaign video has now become a full-blown viral phenomenon. Ontario’s “Reagan Ad,” a two-minute spot originally pulled from several local stations just days after its release, has exploded online — racking up millions of views and sparking heated debate across Canada.
The ad, produced for a grassroots political initiative calling itself *Forward Ontario*, featured a stirring montage reminiscent of Ronald Reagan’s famous “Morning in America” speech. Its message — centered on optimism, small-town renewal, and skepticism toward big government — struck a chord with many viewers. But within 48 hours of airing, broadcasters reportedly received “formal complaints” over alleged political bias, leading to the ad’s quiet removal from rotation.
That, however, only fueled public curiosity. Copies of the video quickly surfaced on social media, where users began sharing and dissecting it under hashtags like **#ReaganAd** and **#LetItPlay**. Within a week, the ad became the most-watched video on YouTube in Canada, eclipsing major music releases and national commercials.
Critics argue the ad manipulates nostalgia and American-style rhetoric to sway Canadian voters, while supporters see it as a refreshing call to civic pride. Communications experts say the controversy itself may have amplified its reach far beyond what the campaign could have achieved through paid airtime.
Whether loved or loathed, the Ontario Reagan Ad has achieved something few political messages do — it’s gotten everyone talking. And for an ad that was “supposed to disappear,” it seems destined to be remembered for a long time to come.
