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Justin Trudeau Marched in Toronto Pride—and People Are Fangirling
The Canadian prime minister once again marched in Toronto's Pride parade. Meanwhile, the president of the United States refuses to even acknowledge Pride month.
This weekend, Canadian Prime Minister and resident political heartthrob Justin Trudeau joined his LGBT constituents in celebrating Pride in Toronto. With a rainbow maple leaf on his cheek and Ramadan-themed socks on his feet, his stomped across the streets, shaking hands and stealing hearts.
\u201cLove is love. #PrideTO\u201d— Justin Trudeau (@Justin Trudeau) 1498427141
"We celebrate the multiple layers of identies that make Canada extraordinary and strong, and today we celebrate with the entire LGBTQ community." Trudeau told reporters before proclaiming, "Happy Pride to everyone!" and joining the annual parade.
\u201cPM Justin Trudeau speaks ahead of Pride parade #PrideTO\u201d— Erica Vella (@Erica Vella) 1498414394
Canadians boasted that this is the second time the Trudeau has joined in a Pride march, unlike U.S. president Donald Trump, who has yet to recognize Pride Month in any shape or form.
\u201cJustin Trudeau, for the second year in a row, marched in Toronto's pride parade. He is the only sitting Prime Minister to march. #PrideTO\u201d— Made In Canada (@Made In Canada) 1498427944
\u201cDon't fret, America. We'll handle leader of the free world duties while you are indisposed. We got this. \n#PrideTO #LoveIsLove\u201d— Mike Gibbs\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Mike Gibbs\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1498418178
Trudeau spoke out in support of gender-neutral driver's licenses and IDs to Canadian news outlets prior to joining in the march, according to The Guardian. He also criticized the restrictions on queer men's ability to donate blood, calling minor changes “not good enough.” According to Canadian Blood Services, men who have sex with other men are permitted to donate after one year of abstinence, which is a recent lift on the five-year ban.
While some rejoiced over the PM's support for same-sex love, others took the opportunity to voice how much they'd like to love up on him.
\u201cProud to have been with this wild ladies on the roof : YOU CAN ELBOW US, JUSTIN @JustinTrudeau #pride #prideTO\u201d— Ruthie Luff (@Ruthie Luff) 1467683284
Ariel is a slam poet turned screenwriter. Born with her heart bleeding down her sleeve, she makes the personal professional, especially in her TED Talk, “Losing My Artistic License.” See more on arielsobel.com.
Ariel is a slam poet turned screenwriter. Born with her heart bleeding down her sleeve, she makes the personal professional, especially in her TED Talk, “Losing My Artistic License.” See more on arielsobel.com.
