On Friday, Hillary Clinton — who may or may not have been hiding behind a giant owl statue — slithered into the sunlight long enough to regurgitate her support for Liberal Candidate Justin Trudeau.
“I have seen my friend Justin Trudeau show leadership in the fight for accessible child care, protected reproductive rights, and ambitious climate action,” Clinton wrote in a tweet.
“I’m wishing him and our progressive Canadian neighbors the best in Monday’s election.”
I have seen my friend @JustinTrudeau show leadership in the fight for accessible child care, protected reproductive rights, and ambitious climate action.
I’m wishing him and our progressive Canadian neighbors the best in Monday's election.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 17, 2021
Trudeau responded to his scaly friend, saying that “We’ve made a lot of progress, and we’re ready to keep building on it.”
Thank you, @HillaryClinton — I really appreciate your support. We’ve made a lot of progress, and we’re ready to keep building on it. https://t.co/eL74kh5JkD
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 17, 2021
Clinton’s vote of confidence comes less than 24 hours after former US President Barack Obama also gave his support for Trudeau, calling him an old “friend.”
“Wishing my friend Justin Trudeau the best in Canada’s upcoming election,” Obama said in a tweet.
“Justin has been an effective leader and strong voice for democratic values, and I’m proud of the work we did together.”
Wishing my friend @JustinTrudeau the best in Canada’s upcoming election. Justin has been an effective leader and strong voice for democratic values, and I’m proud of the work we did together.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 16, 2021
Trudeau accepted his BFF’s support shortly after that.
Thanks for your support, @BarackObama. Progress is on the ballot — and we're going to keep fighting for it. https://t.co/ObjzZBezDh
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 16, 2021
Two-time election loser Bernie Sanders, perhaps believing Trudeau is not radical enough, instead threw his support behind NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh — who has also lost two elections.
Canada goes to the polls Monday.
There's one party that stood up for working people in the pandemic.
One leader who has the courage to make the wealthy pay their fair share so everyone gets the medication they need.
That's why I support the @NDP and @theJagmeetSingh.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 17, 2021
Former US President Donald Trump has yet to endorse any candidate in the election, nor has US President Joe Biden.
