# Trudeau's World Cup Choice Sparks Debate

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-06-14T16:10:04+00:00
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Justin Trudeau’s World Cup appearance in LA sparked controversy as he cheered for the U.S. team while supporting girlfriend Katy Perry, who performed at the event — drawing sharp criticism for the optics, especially given his past calls for Canadians to avoid U.S. travel. Critics highlight the irony as Canada hosted its own World Cup match, and the growing public scrutiny of Trudeau’s U.S. appearances, including his recent red carpet debut with Perry, who called him “the love of my life.” Meanwhile, current PM Mark Carney was also abroad in Europe, fueling debate over political leaders’ global whereabouts during major national events. The episode underscores how personal moments for public figures can ignite national conversations about loyalty, consistency, and the ever-watchful public eye. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/56d9240d55e17721

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