Another internet user, George M Nicholas, wrote, “The tongue move is odd for man or woman regardless of position, on or off camera, in or out of Parliament, but even more so for a Prime Minister. What he does in private should stay there.”
Some others on the internet found Trudeau’s gesture “cringe” and “gross”.
Canada’s House of Commons elected Greg Fergus as its new speaker on Tuesday, making him the first Black Canadian to hold the position.
The election was triggered by the resignation of Anthony Rota, who stepped down last week after he honoured a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under criticism over his gesture towards the newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons. In a video widely shared on the internet, Trudeau is seen sticking his tongue out and winking at the Speaker.When the Speaker Greg Fergus introduced Trudeau as an ‘honourable Prime Minister,’ he corrected the Speaker and said “very honourable” and he winked. The video has gone viral on social media, with several people criticising the action.
“Trudeau is well beyond the average level of narcissism. He’s despicable, childlike, and an embarrassment,” a user on X wrote.Another internet user, George M Nicholas, wrote, “The tongue move is odd for man or woman regardless of position, on or off camera, in or out of Parliament, but even more so for a Prime Minister. What he does in private should stay there.”Some others on the internet found Trudeau’s gesture “cringe” and “gross”.Canada’s House of Commons elected Greg Fergus as its new speaker on Tuesday, making him the first Black Canadian to hold the position.The election was triggered by the resignation of Anthony Rota, who stepped down last week after he honoured a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II.