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Trudeau and Wife Separate After 18 Years of Marriage

  • Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, has separated from his wife Sophie after 18 years of marriage.
  • In the past, stable marriages were part of a leader's public image, but views have shifted over time.
  • Other world leaders like Berlusconi, Putin and Sarkozy have gone through divorces while in office.
  • Divorce has become more acceptable in politics, but marriage still plays a role in a leader's brand.
  • The breakdown of a political marriage can resonate with the public who also face relationship struggles.
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