Canadian Prime Minister has now responded to his new blackface controversy, saying he’s profoundly sorry. But he also admits that it wasn’t the only time he did it:

.@JustinTrudeau says he regrets putting on the blackface makeup at the 2001 Arabian Nights party. “I should have known better and I’m deeply sorry.” #cdnpoli #elxn43 — Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) September 19, 2019

It looks like Trudeau might be going the same route as the governor of Virginia…

Trudeau does not agree to resigning over this incident. “We take this on a case by case basis.” He re-iterates that he regrets doing it. #cdnpoli #elxm43 — Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) September 19, 2019

Well he is in a reelection campaign, so voters can decide whether or not they want him to stay.







He did admit, however, that it also happened when he was in high school:

Trudeau confirms he put on blackface a second time in high school for a talent competition. Again, says he is profoundly sorry. #cdnpoli #elxn43 — Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) September 19, 2019

“I didn’t recognize that it was racist at the time, but I know it now,” Trudeau continues. “I should have known better then.” #cdnpoli #elxn43 — Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) September 19, 2019

Trudeau continues to say that he has made several calls to staff tonight to apologize for the report. #cdnpoli #elxn43 — Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) September 19, 2019

He says he didn’t realize it was racist at the time. Maybe in his circles it wasn’t and to me it’s not really a big deal that he did this so long ago, in his younger days.

But these days, when race is so commonly used as a weapon by those trying to protect their own power, it just ain’t gonna fly. And I suspect his liberal goose may be cooked.

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