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.