'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced public backlash for skipping a Canadian World Cup match to attend a USA game with his partner, pop star Katy Perry. Critics labeled his actions as unpatriotic, while supporters viewed it as a personal choice.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intense public scrutiny faced by political figures regarding their personal lives and perceived national loyalties.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian and Christal Hayes , Los Angeles Getty Images Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded to criticism for skipping his country s first World Cup match to attend a USA game, where his girlfriend, pop superstar Katy Perry, performed.
The article presents both the criticism from social media users and the context of the event without taking a stance on the validity of the outrage.
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