Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not speak for some 21 seconds when asked to comment on U. S. President Donald Trump’s handling of protesters…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not speak for some 21 seconds when asked to comment on U. S. President Donald Trump’s handling of protesters in the United States, ultimately avoiding even saying Trump’s name in his eventual response.
During a press conference on the front steps of Rideau Cottage on Tuesday, a reporter asked the Prime Minister: “You’ve been reluctant to comment on the words and actions of the US president. But we do have Donald Trump now calling for military action against protesters. We saw protesters tear-gassed yesterday to make way for a presidential photo op. I’d like to ask you what you think about that. And if you don’t want to comment, what message do you think you’re sending?”
For several seconds, the question was met by silence. Finally, Trudeau opened his mouth slightly, as if to speak – but did not utter a word for another 20 seconds, according to CTV News Canada.
After several false starts, Trudeau finally spoke, saying: “We all watch in horror and consternation what’s going on in the United States.
