Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, attributes the global "anti-incumbency movement" to the "political right" and social media.

In 2024, high inflation led to a record low approval rating for Trudeau.

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, attributes the global "anti-incumbency movement" to the "political right" and social media.
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, attributes the global "anti-incumbency movement" to the "political right" and social media.

Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, claimed on Sunday that social media and the political right intensified "culture wars and division" in order to fuel an "anti-incumbency movement" globally.

Jen Psaki questioned Trudeau about his resignation, which he announced on January 6th, and whether it was due to a global trend of leaders facing opposition or his own low approval ratings.

Despite the good work he had done, Trudeau acknowledged that there was still a lingering frustration towards incumbents from social media influence.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed his resignation on MSNBC on Sunday. (MSNBC screenshot)

"Trudeau stated that he leans on the positive aspects of what Canada has accomplished through its policies, which will have a lasting impact. He believes that emotions and social media have a significant influence on people's opinions during the current political climate."

Psaki questioned whether Trudeau's Liberal Party and the U.S. Democratic Party were disconnected from the public and if there were any lessons to be learned from his term to address this perception.

Canada is a success in ensuring fewer barriers for minorities, women, and vulnerable people to participate in the workforce, as urged by Trudeau to progressives to stay focused on the economy.

He conceded that the argument could be easily rephrased as "You're only working for minorities and women and neglecting the economy."

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Trudeau speaks with the media outside Rideau Cottage on Monday, Jan. 6, in Ottawa. (AP/Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Trudeau stated that the political right and social media's ability to create divisions through culture wars can be a challenge, as it does not align with the economic growth Canada has achieved.

"The challenge we face as a world is that people are in a place where affordability, reasonable answers, and medium- to long-term policies are not what they desire to hear."

He continued, "The desire for immediate improvement is common. However, promises of quick fixes may be appealing, but their feasibility may not always be evident.

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Trudeau suggested social media pushed a negative view of Canada's economy. (Arlyn McAdorey/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Over the past year, Trudeau faced criticism from his own party and recorded low approval ratings due to high prices and inflation.

by Lindsay Kornick

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