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Trudeau Faces Backlash for Drinking from Plastic Cups

4/13/2026

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash for drinking from plastic cups at Coachella, despite banning single-use plastics in Canada during his tenure.
Social media critics labeled him hypocritical after footage of Trudeau with his girlfriend Katy Perry surfaced.
Trudeau's 2019 ban on single-use plastics does not cover all plastic cups.
Trudeau resigned as Prime Minister in early 2025.

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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash for drinking from plastic cups at Coachella, despite banning single-use plastics in Canada during his tenure.
Social media critics labeled him hypocritical after footage of Trudeau with his girlfriend Katy Perry surfaced.
Trudeau's 2019 ban on single-use plastics does not cover all plastic cups.
Trudeau resigned as Prime Minister in early 2025.