Elon Musk mocks Justin Trudeau’s fall: ‘2025 is looking good’ after Canada PM announces exit

Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to the news with a short but pointed comment: “2025 is looking good.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister. This comes after escalating internal dissent and calls for his resignation, culminating in a tipping point when tariff threats from US President-elect Donald Trump strained Trudeau’s alliances. Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to the news with a short but pointed comment: “2025 is looking good.”

Musk’s prediction about Trudeau
Musk’s reaction aligns with his earlier prediction on social media that Trudeau would lose the upcoming Canadian elections, scheduled for October 2025. Musk made this prediction during an exchange on X (formerly Twitter) when a user sought his opinion on Canadian politics. “He will be gone in the upcoming election,” Musk had confidently stated.

Musk’s history of criticism
This isn’t the first time Musk has targeted Trudeau. Over the past year, Musk has repeatedly criticized the Canadian prime minister and his government for policies he perceives as restrictive.
One of Musk’s sharpest remarks came after the Canadian government required online streaming services to register for regulatory controls. Musk called the move “shameful,” accusing Trudeau of trying to “crush free speech in Canada.”
The tech billionaire also lambasted Trudeau during the trucker protests, where the Canadian government invoked emergency powers to manage dissent. Musk labeled the government’s actions as authoritarian.
A broader context of criticism
Musk’s disdain for Trudeau reached a boiling point when Trudeau made comments about the global rise of “regressive” forces during a speech last month. Trudeau specifically condemned Kamala Harris’s loss in the U.S. presidential race, calling it a setback for women’s progress, while also criticizing Donald Trump’s political influence.
Musk responded by calling Trudeau an “insufferable tool,” sparking heated debate online.
Trudeau’s challenges ahead
As Trudeau prepares to step down, his leadership faces increasing scrutiny. His departure marks a significant moment for the Liberal Party, which he has led since 2013. The upcoming elections in 2025 will be a critical test for the party’s survival in the wake of his exit.