It appears the internet's honeymoon phase with Justin Trudeau is officially over.
While it once appeared as though the adored Canadian Prime Minister could do no wrong in the judgmental eyes of the internet, his statement on the passing of 90-year-old Fidel Castro changed all of that.
After hearing news that the former Cuban leader died on Friday, Trudeau released a statement on Saturday morning praising Castro as a "remarkable" leader.
In wake of the unexpected words of kindness, shocked Trudeau fans are left struggling to come to terms with the fact that their love affair with the Prime Minister could be over.
Trudeau's full statement is as follows:
"It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President.
Fidel Castro was a larger than life leader who served his people for almost half a century.
A legendary revolutionary and orator, Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and healthcare of his island nation.
While a controversial figure, both Mr. Castro’s supporters and detractors recognized his tremendous dedication and love for the Cuban people who had a deep and lasting affection for "el Comandante".
I know my father was very proud to call him a friend and I had the opportunity to meet Fidel when my father passed away. It was also a real honour to meet his three sons and his brother President Raúl Castro during my recent visit to Cuba.
On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and many, many supporters of Mr. Castro. We join the people of Cuba today in mourning the loss of this remarkable leader."
After seeing Trudeau sincerely describe Castro with such positive embellishments, people began sharing their confusion on Twitter.
Trudeau had a chance to stand for freedom and human dignity today and instead stood with a brutal dictator. https://t.co/TflJeaG3vp #castro
— Kellie Leitch (@KellieLeitch) November 26, 2016
No @JustinTrudeau, Castro was not a 'legendary revolutionary', he impoverished millions while he lived in luxury
— Lisa Raitt (@lraitt) November 26, 2016
Disgraceful statement from Justin Trudeau re Castro. No, Justin, Fidel didn't "serve" Cuban people. He made them serve him. For 60 years. https://t.co/E413zutMwS
— Bret Stephens (@StephensWSJ) November 26, 2016
I don't think Justin Trudeau is talking about the same Fidel Castro we all are. https://t.co/AHYvcUTsah
— Ellie Holmes (@ellierosetx) November 26, 2016
What is wrong with Justin Trudeau? This is embarrassing for Canada. https://t.co/MMACBuOAQm
— Eli Lake (@EliLake) November 26, 2016
After reading Cdn PM Justin Trudeau's Love Letter to Fidel Castro I can say I've never been ashamed to be Canadian...expect now. #cdnpoli
— Joe Kool (@Kool_Camel) November 26, 2016
ATTEN WORLD: Please don't judge us based on what our dumbass PM @JustinTrudeau stated in his press release Re: #FidelCastro #Canada #cdnpoli
— Kevin Kyle (@rezboi39) November 26, 2016
Justin Trudeau on Fidel Castro: ‘A legendary revolutionary’ who improved education and healthcare https://t.co/GNrfhe7iN0 pic.twitter.com/gpWG6IpZXE
— National Post (@nationalpost) November 26, 2016
@JustinTrudeau you don't speak for me as a Canadian about Fidel Castro. He was a murderous dictator that should've been dead long ago. https://t.co/W7VDfQJIyO
— Alan Perkins (@aperkins_) November 26, 2016
Justin Trudeau's statement about Castro loving his own people and being a larger than life leader... pic.twitter.com/NCpSygPyTj
— Mohamed Cherri (@MoMoCherri) November 26, 2016
me @ justin trudeau's response to fidel castro's death: pic.twitter.com/RkJBYIM7Qd
— diane alston (@dianelyssa) November 26, 2016
And others even deemed his statement worse than Donald Trump's...
.@JustinTrudeau wins prize for making a dumber statement about #FidelCastro than @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/Woe2x5P5Yw
— Simon Hedlin (@simonhedlin) November 26, 2016
Trump's statement on Castro is better than Justin Trudeau's statement tbh. https://t.co/Xgum8RyNp5
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) November 26, 2016
** hears Justin Trudeau called Cuban dictator Fidel Castro a "legendary revolutionary" ** pic.twitter.com/1VJjYD2QNY
— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) November 26, 2016
