Justin Trudeau Was Just Accused of Disrespecting King Charles After His Speech Seemingly Dissing Trump
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended King Charles' speech at Canada's Parliament, and his fashion statement is turning heads. Some people might go so far as to say that it's the wrong move.
Justin Trudeau wore a pair of green Adidas Sambas in the Canadian Parliament chamber when King Charles was delivering his speech. Some political commentators took offense at the act. 'Tactical disrespect from Justin Trudeau who wore green trainers to King's speech – knowing his footwear would be on view to the world. Pathetic attempt to put two fingers (or feet) up at the monarchy?,' journalist Angela Epstein posted on X.
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On the other hand, some people thought that people were overreacting. 'Get ready because the right is about to lose their ever loving mind because Justin Trudeau is not only at the throne speech but wearing the most interesting footwear you wouldn't expect him to wear and I'm just going to sit back and watch with some popcorn,' one person wrote on X.
King Charles' speech was strongly rooted in Canada's sovereignty after President Donald Trump's constant suggestions to make the country the 51st state of the USA. 'We must face reality: since the Second World War, our world has never been more dangerous and unstable. Canada is facing challenges that, in our lifetimes, are unprecedented,' Charles said in French, one of Canada's national languages.Trudeau resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party in January 2025. Mark Carney was subsequently voted in. Carney personally invited the King to open Parliament, a feat that hasn't been done by a Monarch since 1977 when Queen Elizabeth took those duties.
The King never addressed Trump's name in his delivery, but addressed the fact that 'many Canadians are feeling anxious and worried about the drastically changing world around them.' The Monarch affirmed Canada's sovereignty, saying the 'True North is indeed strong and free.'
Charles also mentioned when his mother Queen Elizabeth opened up Parliament in 1957 amid the backdrop of the Cold War and fresh out of World War II, he noted that, 'freedom and democracy were under threat. Today, Canada faces another critical moment.'
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