A recent survey by Research Co. found that Trudeau is the least-liked prime minister in 55 years, which can be attributed in part to public backlash for the cost-of-living crisis sweeping the nation. Across the country, everything from rent and housing to groceries and baby formula have soared since 2022, according to news stories.
Trudeau, meanwhile, announced a major shake-up in his Cabinet this week at the same time polls show his Liberal Party is trailing the Conservative Party. In all, he jettisoned seven ministers in hopes he can convince his party to wait until scheduled parliamentary elections take place in the fall of 2025.
Trudeau is the curly-haired, handsome-faced son of Pierre Trudeau, himself a former prime minister, but the son is routinely accused of being an arrogant, out-of-touch politician or, worse, a dictator-like authoritarian after he crushed the truckers’ protest last year and punished its participants.
Rushfeldt, who has watched Trudeau for years, says the unpopular politician is trying to reposition himself as a prime minister who can solve problems.
“In six months from now, if these polls change and he's ahead, I believe [Trudeau] would call an election,” Rushfeldt advises. “And so I think it's total manipulation of the political process.”
