Liberal strategists say Trump’s victory will cement Trudeau’s decision to stay

While Liberal caucus dissent has been squashed for now, winning the next election will require a major agenda shift, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to consider any option that would improve his party's chances, says Kevin Bosch.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, centre, position as Liberal leader is cemented as the most 'battle-tested' person to deal with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, right, despite calls to follow the lead of U.S. President Joe Biden and step aside, say strategists.The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia, Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Gage Skidmore

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BY STUART BENSON

November 13, 2024

Vice-President Kamala Harris' loss in the Nov. 5 American presidential election has thrown cold water on those who had hoped Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would follow President Joe Biden’s example and step aside to give the Liberals a better chance in this country’s nex...

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