Bowing to pressure from opponents and allies alike, Justin Trudeau – whose championing of progressive politics rocketed him into the international spotlight as Canada’s Prime Minister but who has faced growing headwinds at home – announced that he intends to resign as Liberal leader,

U.s. President Joe Biden spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and expressed his appreciation as the Canadian leader on Monday announced plans to step down, according to a statement released by the White House.