Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, effective after a new leader is chosen through a nationwide competitive process. He will remain in office as Prime Minister until the party selects his successor.
The exact timeline for Trudeau’s departure from office is not yet clear, but he has asked the Governor-General to prorogue Parliament until March 24, indicating that an election is unlikely to be held before May.
This decision comes amid growing pressure and criticism, including from within his own party, over his handling of various issues, including the economy. Intra-party battles and polarization within the country, Trudeau believes, would hinder his ability to lead effectively in the next election.
The Liberal Party will begin a process to select a new leader, and Trudeau will stay on as Prime Minister until this process is complete.
Reacting to the resignation, US President-elect Donald Trump who has been trolling Trudeau and Canada as the 51st state of America, wrote on Truth Social, "Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned. If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!"
Trudeau’s decision to step down has been welcomed by some as an opportunity for the party to reset and potentially improve its chances in the next election, which must be held by late October. While many others believe it will give the country a chance to change course from the current gloomy social and economic path caused by the outgoing prime minister's woke and open borders policies