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Watch New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces Shock Resignation News Video

Watch New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces Shock Resignation News Video

“New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office.

“Just 37 when she became leader, Ardern was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst-ever mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.

“But she faced mounting political pressures at home and a level of vitriol from some that hadn’t been experienced by previous New Zealand leaders.

“Still, her announcement came as a shock throughout the nation of 5 million people.

“Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters in Napier that Feb. 7 would be her last day as prime minister after five and a half years in office.”

Read more at Associated Press

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