Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed Sunday that social media and the political right are exacerbating “culture wars and division” and fueling “anti-incumbency movements” around the world.
MSNBC host Jen Psaki asked Prime Minister Trudeau about his decision to resign, announced on January 6th, and whether it had anything to do with global trends against incumbent leaders or whether he himself I asked whether it had anything to do with the low approval rating of
Trudeau acknowledged that was “probably part of the whole thing,” but said despite the good job he's done, “there's still some dissatisfaction with the incumbent” due to the influence of social media. insisted.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about his resignation on MSNBC on Sunday. (Screenshot from MSNBC)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation drew jubilant responses from conservatives online: “The victory continues!”
“What I'm counting on is all the good things we've been able to accomplish,” Trudeau said. “We're proposing policies that will make a difference in Canada for decades to come. And now we're in the political world where emotion and social media play a huge role in how people feel about things.” I think we are witnessing an era in which it is becoming more important.” ”
Psaki asked whether there are lessons to be learned from Trudeau's term in office to counter criticism that not only Prime Minister Trudeau's Liberal Party but also the Democratic Party of the United States are “out of touch with the people.''
Prime Minister Trudeau urged progressives to stay focused on the economy and touted Canada's success in “reducing barriers for minorities, women and vulnerable populations to join the workforce.” did.
“It's easy to turn that into a woke argument of, 'You're just working for minorities and women and you're not thinking about the economy,'” he acknowledged.
Prime Minister Trudeau meets with the media in front of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, January 6th. (AP/Adrian Wilde/Canadian Press)
“Well, the ability of the political right and, frankly, social media to stir up that kind of dynamic, we end up with culture wars and divisions that don't really stand up to the harsh economic truths of the growth that we've achieved. It's possible. It's part of our challenge to create something in Canada,” Trudeau said.
“And that's part of the challenge we face as a world right now in a situation where people have affordable, reasonable answers and medium- to long-term policy isn't what they want to hear.”
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He added: “They want things to get better soon. And some people promise things to get better soon, even if it's not always clear that they can. It's very attractive,” he said.
Prime Minister Trudeau suggested social media is spreading negative views about Canada's economy. (Aaryn McAdory/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Last year, Prime Minister Trudeau began thinking: Record low approval rating There has also been growing criticism within the party over rising prices and inflation.
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