News

Third Blackface Photo Of Justin Trudeau Emerges, Threatening Reelection

A third photo of Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau in blackface make-up has emerged, tarnishing the progressive politician’s reputation.

Canada’s Global News published a photo of Trudeau sticking his tongue out while his face and extremities were covered in dark makeup.

The photo is the third image to circulate just as Trudeau is stepping up his re-election campaign. What was once considered poor taste in a costume, has demonstrated a potentially troubling habit of appropriating other cultures.

“I have worked all my life to create opportunities for people to fight against racism, I can stand here and say I made a mistake,” said Trudeau. “I should have known better then, but I didn’t and I’m sorry. I’m going to be asking Canadians to forgive me. I’m disappointed and pissed off at myself.”

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The first photo that surfaced showed Trudeau in 2001 wearing brownface and a turban as part of an Aladdin costume. A second photo was published hours after that showed him wearing blackface and singing the Jamaican folk song “Day-O.”

He claimed he did not know blackface was racist at the time.

“Obviously I regret that I did it, I’m really sorry I did it,” Trudeau told reporters. “I take responsibility for my decision to do that. I should have known better. I didn’t know it was racist at the time.”

Trudeau has shifted his campaign to focus on gun control, hoping to steer the conversation away from his blackface controversy.

Katherine Huggins

Share
Published by
Katherine Huggins

Recent Posts

64 Migrants Return To Colombia & Honduras Under Trump’s Self-Deportation Program, ‘Project Homecoming’

In early May, President Donald Trump signed the executive order “Project Homecoming,” the country’s first…

13 hours ago

Family Of Ashli Babbitt, Jan. 6 Rioter Killed Trying Storm House Chamber, May Get $5M In Settlement With Trump Administration

The Trump administration is nearing a $5 million settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt,…

14 hours ago

Sen. Chris Van Hollan Tells Secretary Of State Marco Rubio He Regrets Voting To Confirm Him

On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a…

14 hours ago

Trump Confronts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Over Claims Of ‘White Genocide’ In His Country, Ramaphosa Pushes Back

In a tumultuous meeting in the Oval Office between President Donald Trump and South African…

15 hours ago

House GOP Budget Bill Eliminates Taxes On Gun Silencers, A Key Goal Of NRA

The House GOP mega budget bill has an unusual provision – it repeals taxes on…

2 days ago

After Trump Touts ‘Great Call’ With Putin, Russia Launches 100-Drone Attack In Ukraine

Following a phone call on Monday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin,…

2 days ago