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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as leader of his Liberal Party Monday morning during a news conference. 

“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,” he told reporters.

“Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”

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Trudeau will remain as Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen.

As The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday, Trudeau was expected to resign this week as he comes under fire from his own party and faces the threat of Trump’s incoming administration.

BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to RESIGN During Liberal Party Caucus on Wednesday