Even Donald Trump Is Surprised How Many Times Justin Trudeau Put On Blackface

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he was shocked to see photos of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in brown and blackface Friday.

I was hoping I wouldnt be asked that question You had to ask me that question, right? Trump said at the White House, after a journalist asked if he thought Trudeau could survive the scandal.

President Trump says he was hoping he wouldn't be asked about the @JustinTrudeau blackface photos. \"I'm surprised and I was more surprised when I saw the number of times. I've always had a good relationship with Justin. I just don't know what to tell you.\" #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/cVBsYXjire

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President Trump says he was hoping he wouldn't be asked about the @JustinTrudeau blackface photos. "I'm surprised and I was more surprised when I saw the number of times. I've always had a good relationship with Justin. I just don't know what to tell you." #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/cVBsYXjire
Power & Politics (@PnPCBC) September 20, 2019

Im surprised. I was more surprised when I saw the number of times.

Photos have emerged of Trudeau dressed up in brown and blackface on three different occasions this week. The photos, which date to the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s, have been confirmed authentic by the Liberal party.

Trudeau has apologized and said he doesnt remember how many times he dressed up in racist makeup.

Trump went on to say he has always had a good relationship with Justin.

I just dont know what to tell you. I was surprised by it.

At his own press conference Friday, a reporter told Trudeau what the president had said and asked how this story would affect Canadas international reputation and his credibility as a world leader.