Justin Trudeau Polls Compared to Donald Trump’s [Video]

While neither political leader has seen support above a majority of their constituents in a while, President-elect Donald Trump‘s favorability is still double Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s, as one prepares to enter office and the other announces his resignation.

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Why It Matters

A growing number of Liberal members of parliament have been calling for Trudeau to step down as the prime minister’s popularity continues to decline. Polling suggests that Trudeau would likely be swept out of power in the next election by the opposition Conservative Party. Trudeau officially resigned as leader of the Liberal Party during a news conference on Monday, the CBC reported. He will stay on as prime minister until a successor is chosen.

Trudeau had initially gained popularity during his time in office because he pushed progressive policies. Now, however, people are bucking those ideas. The soaring costs of living, housing and immigration have significantly hurt Trudeau …