Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Damaged His Image in India

The Canadian prime minister has been stirring controversy all week.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (2nd) with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau (L),  daughter Ella-Grace (2nd L) and son Xavier (R) visit Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on February 19, 2018. (AM PANTHAKY/AFP/Getty Images)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (2nd) with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau (L), daughter Ella-Grace (2nd L) and son Xavier (R) visit Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on February 19, 2018. (AM PANTHAKY/AFP/Getty Images)
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In the wake of Justin Trudeau’s much-maligned trip to India, Vice’s Drew Brown questions whether it’s time for the Canadian prime minister to tone down his celebrity persona. The reasons for Trudeau’s family trip to India remain murky,  but he’s been heavily criticized for taking every opportunity to be photographed in traditional Indian clothing. Then, several photos taken of his wife, Sophie, with convicted attempted murderer and separatist Jaspal Atwal garnered further negative attention for Trudeau. Although Trudeau finally got to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of his trip, the usefulness of the meeting has been under question. As Vice suggests, this week’s trip could seriously damage Trudeau’s internet-friendly brand.

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