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>In May 2025, Cifu was suspended by the NHL following an altercation on X, where Cifu commented on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and repeated American President Donald Trump's antagonization of Canada, calling the country the "51st state".[3][14][11] Specifically, Cifu tweeted "Eat s-- 51st state anti-semite loser," and "Israel now and forever. Until ever last Hamas rat is eliminated."[11] Cifu later apologized, stating the following: "Two days ago, I posted regrettable and inflammatory comments on social media. My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family. I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions."[3]
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