Justin Trudeau’s video quickly gained traction on social media.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing criticism for his behavior in the House of Commons after a widely circulated video showed him playfully flashing his tongue and winking at newly appointed Speaker Greg Fergus.
In the video, shared on Mr. Trudeau wastes no time in making a light-hearted correction, calling himself “very honourable,” and winking.
JUST IN: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau winks and bites his tongue at the new Speaker of the House of Commons, Greg Fergus.
What’s going on in Canada?
Fergus, a Liberal, was elected after the previous chairman was forced to resign for praising a Nazi about the… pic.twitter.com/T6PGt3ILzF
— omobaba (@adisababaoke) October 5, 2023
The video quickly gained traction on social media.
One user said: “Tell me, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party of Canada, how is this behavior acceptable in the parliament of our so-called Prime Minister?! What is the wink and tongue for? What an absolute joke.”
Say @JustinTrudeau@liberal party How is THIS behavior acceptable in the parliament of our so-called Prime Minister?! What is the wink and tongue for? Which is an ABSOLUTE JOKE HOC. ?????????♀️???? https://t.co/dkfc0iVieM
— Susanne Gordon (@SusanneGordon19) October 4, 2023
Another added: “What if he picked up that gesture from watching TikTok.”
Suppose he picked up that gesture by watching TikTok
— Frank Conway (@FrankConway2025) October 4, 2023
“Oh, but isn’t Justin Trudeau just precious with the wink and tongue gesture! #Sarcasm,” read one response.
Oh, but that’s not true @JustinTrudeau simply precious with the wink and the tongue gesture! #sarcasmhttps://t.co/LNeXjRjEkw
— Sharon (@SmilingSerenity) October 4, 2023
Some thought what Prime Minister Trudeau did was ‘gross’.
There is NO honor with you @JustinTrudeau
And put your tongue back in your mouth. Disgusting! https://t.co/5Kf0FREqDf– Rebecca Q ????????? (@ItsNurseBecca) October 4, 2023
Someone shared a screenshot of Prime Minister Trudeau saying, “Look at that creepy lizard tongue sticking out.”
Look at that creepy lizard tongue sticking out pic.twitter.com/3oSD8B5YAP
– ???????????????? (@KateArete) October 4, 2023
Greg Fergus made history by becoming the first Black Canadian to hold the Speaker of the House of Commons position.
His election followed the resignation of Anthony Rota, who resigned amid controversy for honoring a man associated with a Nazi military unit during World War II.
Members of the 338-seat House voted for Greg Fergus in a secret ballot. “Today you are the first black Canadian to become president. It should be inspiring to all Canadians, especially the younger generations who want to get involved in politics,” said Prime Minister Trudeau.
