Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as party leader and prime minister amid growing pressure from within his own Liberal Party. The decision comes after months of declining approval ratings due to mounting frustration over economic issues such as inflation and rising costs of living.
Trudeau said he will step down once the party selects a new leader through a competitive process, citing the need for “a real choice” in the next election. His resignation follows a series of warnings from opposition leaders and Liberal Members of Parliament who called on him to resign due to his handling of economic policies and criticism from US President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump had previously threatened Canada with tariffs and subsidies, which Trudeau is believed to have taken into account when making his decision. The US president-elect even suggested that Canadians might want to become the 51st state, sparking outrage among Canadian politicians and citizens.
The Liberal Party will now appoint an interim prime minister to lead the country until the elections next fall, giving them a fighting chance to regain support. Trudeau’s resignation marks a significant shift in Canadian politics, with many speculating about who will take over his seat and whether the party can recover from this setback.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/canadas-trudeau-announces-resignation-following-party-pressure-amid-criticisms-trump-budget-handling