Justin Trudeau reveals his thoughts on the hateful flags flying against him in Canada

Justin Trudeau’s popularity in Canada has slipped to record lows among citizens across the country. However, there’s always been a large level of simmering discontent with the Prime Minister and his policies. 

From derogatory flags to hateful bumper stickers, displays of anti-Trudeau pride among many of his detractors have taken on a life of their own over the Prime Minister’s almost decade in office, and Trudeau has noticed. 

During a recent interview with the hosts of Inside the Village, Trudeau shared several of his thoughts on the anti-Trudeau movement and its outward displays of anger, including the message ‘F*** Trudeau’ plastered on signs and tee-shirts across the country. 

When asked what he thought about the flags being flown in the country that read ‘F*** Trudeau,’ the Prime Minister shared the brutally honest opinion that he actually thought about the flags a lot and how they affect him. 

Trudeau said that people may think that he doesn’t think much about the flags, but he corrected the assumption, saying that he does. He also explained one of the things he thinks when he sees a ‘F*** Trudeau’ flag in public. 

"That's my daughter's last name on that flag," Trudeau explained to Inside the Village hosts  Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith. "That's the last name that my two sons will carry throughout their lives,” he added according to CBC News. 

The Prime Minister went on to say that it was hard for him to find ways to help his children understand the hate towards himself was part of the sacrifice that comes with the service to Canada he chose to do.  

Trudeau added that there were very few people in Canada flying the flags that display his and his children’s names in hate, and said the message doesn’t represent everyone in Canada. He added that most Canadians are good people. 

The Prime Minister said there are “a few people who are very angry out there, but they don't represent everyone — most Canadians are decent and thoughtful and just trying to make their way through in this country the best way we can."

Trudeau’s remarkably candid comments were a departure from his usual political talk and revealed that below the facade of the expert politicians is a man who seems to be deeply affected by the hate directed towards him in Canada. 

As of October 22nd, Abacus Data found that 56% of people living in a Liberal Party riding wanted Justin Trudeau to step down as leader of the country while 47% of all Canadians wanted him to resign immediately. 

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