“Justin Trudeau Reveals His Most Confounding Secret in an Exclusive Onion Interview: Prepare to Be Surprised!”
After nearly a decade of navigating the choppy waters of Canadian politics, Justin Trudeau has decided it’s time to hang up his boots and call it quits as Prime Minister. Reflecting on a tenure filled with both triumphs and missteps, he sat down with The Onion for a candid chat about what led to his resignation and the unforgettable (and perhaps slightly embarrassing?) moments that marked his journey. Who knew that touching a pope’s hat could be a career highlight? In a refreshingly self-deprecating style, Trudeau also shares how he’s gearing up for life after politics—hint: podcasting with pals might be on the agenda! So, what do you do when you’ve left a colossal mess for your party to clean up? Well, you laugh about it. Curious about what else the former Prime Minister had to say? <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JustinTrudeauINFO-G-PH.png”>LEARN MORE.
After nearly a decade as prime minister, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation this week. The Onion sat down with the outgoing Canadian leader to discuss the highs and lows of his tenure.
The Onion: What prompted the timing of your resignation?
Trudeau: I didn’t want to be a distraction while my party cleans up the pile of shit I just dumped in their lap.
The Onion: What are some highlights from your time in office?
Trudeau: Getting to meet the pope, getting to touch the pope’s hat, getting to go in the pope’s little car.
The Onion: Have you found a bright side to resigning as prime minister?
Trudeau: You can’t get canceled for blackface if you don’t have a job.
The Onion: Should Canada join the U.S.?
Trudeau: And bend the knee to an old, out-of-touch billionaire of ill-gotten gains? Sorry, we already do that.
The Onion: Is there anything you would have done differently?
Trudeau: I would have jailed all those people who said I looked bad with a beard.
The Onion: What are your plans for the future?
Trudeau: Probably start a podcast with my buds and collect checks on the board of whatever Canada’s version of Google is.
