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Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Justin Trudeau's son Xav on following in his father's political footsteps: 'It's not my thing'
Article content Before launching his music career earlier this year, Xav Trudeau, the oldest son of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, flew mostly under the public's radar. But with three tracks already released and piling up plays — his debut, Til the Nights Done, just eclipsed 100,000 on Spotify and 170,000 on YouTube — Xav is starting to come to their attention. The feedback is not always positive, however.
National Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Justin Trudeau's son Xav on following in his father's political footsteps: 'It's not my thing'
Before launching his music career earlier this year, Xav Trudeau, the oldest son of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, flew mostly under the public's radar. Article content Article content But with three tracks already released and piling up plays — his debut, Til the Nights Done, just eclipsed 100,000 on Spotify and 170,000 on YouTube — Xav is starting to come to their attention. Article content 'If you don't like the music, just keep scrolling. You can comment if you want, it's only going to help my algorithm.' Article content Article content Article content Having grown from a little boy to a young man during his father's three terms in office, Xav said he's well acquainted with the negativity that has followed his family, but he's developed the ability to block it all out. Article content Article content He also tried to set the record straight on future political ambitions. Article content 'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it's not really worth it for me,' he said, broaching the subject himself. 'He's done well, it's just it's not my thing.' Article content Gonez pointed out that a young Trudeau once said something similar when asked if he would follow in the footsteps of his father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. Article content In a 1995 interview with CTV News, a 23-year-old Trudeau said it would 'never' happen. He was elected as a member of parliament for Quebec 13 years later. Article content Article content Xav is set to graduate from high school this year and told Gonez he plans to attend McGill University in Montreal in the fall. Article content The school is one of Justin Trudeau's alma maters, and the city is home to the federal riding of Papineau, which he held for almost 18 years. It's also the hometown of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Xav's mother, and his late prime ministerial grandfather. Article content 'Montreal is like home to me,' he said.
