Trudeau Mocked for Plastic Cup Use at Coachella After Banning Single-Use Plastics in Canada
Andrew Powell
A weekend appearance at a high-profile music festival has sparked backlash for Justin Trudeau, with critics accusing him of hypocrisy over environmental policies he once championed.
According to the New York Post, the former Canadian leader was seen attending Coachella in Indio, California, alongside pop star Katy Perry.
Footage shared online showed the pair enjoying the event while drinking from red plastic cups — a detail that quickly ignited criticism across social media.
The reaction centered on Trudeau’s past role in pushing forward Canada’s 2019 ban on certain single-use plastics during his time in office.
Online critics were quick to draw comparisons between that policy and his recent appearance.
“This a**hole is drinking out of a plastic cup after banning them for the entire country,” another added.
The backlash continued as more users weighed in on the images.
“Justin Trudeau, Jun. 10, 2019: I’m banning Canadians from using single-use plastics! Justin Trudeau, Apr. 12, 2026: Look at me smash booze from a solo cup at Coachella!” one post read.
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