Photo Emerges of Canadian Prime Minister in Blackface
A photo, previously unseen by the public, has emerged of Canadian Prime Minister and frequent Trump detractor Justin Trudeau in blackface. The picture was obtained by TIME and shows Trudeau in 2001 at an “Arabian Nights” party. The leader of the Liberal Party of Canada was 29 at the time and worked as a teacher at a Vancouver private school.
Exclusive: Justin Trudeau wore brownface at 2001 ‘Arabian Nights’ party while he taught at a private school, Canada's Liberal Party admits https://t.co/j3UobfYNIF
— TIME (@TIME) September 18, 2019
Trudeau has brushed off the incident by saying, “I dressed up in an Aladdin costume and put make-up on. I should not have done that.” However, Trudeau has a history of being very aggressive in going after people with whom he disagrees with and who have offend his “progressive” sensibilities. Many are now calling for the Prime Minister to step down in light of this offensive photo.
Enough with the bigots. Resign @JustinTrudeau. pic.twitter.com/AbfLIxLKkC
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) September 19, 2019
President Trump has yet to comment on the blackface photo scandal. Trudeau and Trump have notoriously been at odds over many issues over the past 3 years. They have clashed on everything from trade to immigration to how they shake hands.
PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, “US Tariffs were kind of insulting” and he “will not be pushed around.” Very dishonest & weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 9, 2018
As of now, it seems as though Trudeau has no plans to step down as Prime Minister and the Liberal Party of Canada has not made any demands that he does so.