Trudeau has become a minor U.S. celebrity — with profiles in Vogue magazine, the style and review sections of the New York Times, in the Washington Post this week and CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday.
He said Trudeau could capitalize by doing more unconventional media. He suggested reaching Americans who don’t follow the news — in places as unusual as sitcom appearances.
This isn’t really surprising. The average American, like the average Canadian, does not think deeply. Trudeau’s superficial glitz may appeal to them, but you can only sell superficiality for so long…. The cracks in the wall will eventually begin to show themselves.