WATCH: Justin Trudeau Starts Crying Amid Growing Pressure From Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke down in tears during a press conference as he faces mounting pressure from President Donald Trump and a series of political failures that have defined his tenure. The emotional display comes just weeks after Trudeau announced he would step down, with his grip on power slipping amid plummeting approval ratings and a fractured Liberal Party.

“On a personal level, I’ve made sure that every single day in this office, I put Canadians first, that I have people’s backs. And that’s why I’m here to tell you all that we got you,” Trudeau said, his voice breaking in front of reporters. “Even in the very last days of this government, we will not let Canadians down.”

The dramatic moment follows revelations that Trump directly challenged Canada’s border treaty in a February phone call, expressing his dissatisfaction with the shared water agreements between the two countries. Trump, who has consistently criticized Trudeau’s leadership, has ramped up the pressure, particularly as trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have resurfaced.

Trudeau’s resignation, announced on January 7, sent shockwaves through Canadian politics. The prime minister, who has led the Liberal Party for over a decade and held office for nine years, admitted to “internal battles” within his own government as a factor in his decision to step down. With his popularity in free-fall and key allies abandoning ship, his tenure is ending in a chaotic scramble to find a new leader before the next election.

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NEW: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau starts crying in front of reporters.

Pathetic.

“I’ve made sure that every single day in this office, I put Canadians first, that I have people’s backs.”

“And that’s why I’m here to tell you all that we got you. Even in the very last… pic.twitter.com/3v2pUrt4EN

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 6, 2025

In late 2024, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, linking the move to concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. The tariffs, which took effect on March 4, triggered swift retaliation from Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government responded with equivalent tariffs on U.S. goods, targeting American exports such as liquor, vegetables, clothing, shoes, and perfume. Trudeau defended the measures as necessary to protect Canadian industries.

The dispute took a provocative turn when Trump suggested Canada could sidestep the tariffs by becoming the 51st U.S. state. The remark was swiftly and overwhelmingly rejected across Canada’s political spectrum.

“There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States,” Trudeau said. Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre echoed the sentiment, stating, “Canada will never be the 51st state.”

As tensions persisted, Trudeau announced his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister once his successor is chosen, with a leadership election scheduled for March 9. The resignation comes amid mounting political pressure and declining approval ratings.

For now, the trade standoff between the U.S. and Canada remains unresolved, with tariffs in place and no immediate sign of a breakthrough.