Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau once denied the ‘extramarital affair’ and ‘cheating’ allegations surrounding his and his wife Sophie Gregoire’s marriage.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his divorce via Instagram. In a joint statement, the former couple wrote, “After many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.” Justin Trudeau and his wife SophieGregoire and Justin Trudeau were married 18 years. They have three children: Xavier (15), Hadrian (9), and Ella Grace (14). Following the announcement, many began looking back to Justin Trudeau’s 2014 interview when he denied the extramarital affair and cheating rumors surrounding his marriage.
Justin Trudeau denied ‘affair’ and ‘cheating’ rumors in 2014 interview
Trudeau talked about his wedding in an article published a year before he became Prime Minister. You can also find out more about the interview by clicking here. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The interviewer questioned him about the extramarital affairs rumors in the interview of October 2014.
The Prime Minister said, “Our marriage isn’t perfect, and we have had difficult ups and downs, yet Sophie remains my best friend, my partner, my love.” He also mentioned the two were honest with each other “even when it hurts.”
However, when the interviewer Evan Solomon asked if ‘ups and downs’ Trudeau was talking about were relating “extramarital affairs” he simply responded with a ‘No.’ He then explained that it was about his “very difficult” and “high-pressured job.”
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau‘s take on questions related to her marriage
Sophie revealed in an interview she gave to Global News CA that, “I’m a woman who loves animals.” Asking for help is a good idea If she worried that her marriage would be made public. It was just before Trudeau became Prime Minister that the interview occurred. But she was straightforward with those who questioned her about marriage.
‘Ask if whatever happened in our lives — I’m not saying it did or didn’t — as if we would answer that,’ she said.
She was opening herself up to serve Canada and the world as the country’s first lady. But she was clear in saying that their marriage remained a very close one.
She further added: “I can tell you right away that no marriage is easy.
‘I’m almost kind of proud of the fact that we’ve had hardship, yes, because we want authenticity. We want the truth.”
Canadian PM once revealed wife ‘hates’ his job
Trudeau revealed in an interview with CBC that he and his wife had faced many challenges. He said those were the “kinds of challenges that any real marriage goes through.”
He further revealed that his wife ‘hates’ his job at times. Trudeau said that his work put pressure on his wife and family, often taking him away.
“I have a very difficult, high-pressured job. Everyone knows how challenging it is to balance family responsibilities with a job that takes me across the country and works extremely hard,” he said.
Sophie also said that she hated him at times for his love of work. “There are times when she hates my job and she hates me for loving my job.”
But he reiterated her recognition that this is an excellent opportunity for both of them to serve our country.