By Paul Bean
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau announced this morning that he is resigning from his position as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party.
Trudeau has been facing a mounting set of crises, including tariffs threats from President Elect Donald Trump, resignation of important allies, and extremely unfavorable re-election polls.
“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” said PM Trudeau in a Morning press conference.
“There’s no benefit to starting a business in this country because the government will take 60% of it,” said Joshua Barbour, host of the Canadian based The Dad Challenge Podcast in a live streamed response to Trudeau’s resignation. “I want to keep my money in my pocket and send it where it needs to go, not to where the government wants to spend it. I am sending money to fight wars in countries I can’t even pronounce the name of,” said Barbour
Trudeau is facing pressures at home as well as from Canada’s southern neighbor. President elect-Donald Trump has made a point on multiple occasions to joke about the potential of turning Canada into the 51st, with Trudeau as the Governor.
“It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in December. “I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!”
“Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians.
I care deeply about this country, and I will always be motivated by what is in the best interest of Canadians,” said Trudeau in his Monday morning Press conference. “If I have one regret, particularly as we approach this election, there are probably many regrets that I will think of.
I do wish that we’ve been able to change the way we elect our governments in this country so that people could simply choose a second choice or a third choice on the same ballot.”
