New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces Shock Resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced she is stepping down in a shock resignation ahead of a general election later this year.

Ardern, 42, who became the world’s youngest female leader when she led her Labour Party to power in 2017, doesn’t have the energy or inspiration to seek re-election, she told reporters Thursday. She named the election date as Oct. 14.

“I have given my absolute all to being prime minister but it has also taken a lot out of me,” she said in Napier, where Labour is holding a caucus meeting. “I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It is that simple.”

The unexpected announcement brings the curtain down on a stunning political career that saw Ardern navigate unprecedented crises and become a torch-bearer for liberal values on the world stage. She was facing an uphill battle to win a third term in office, with Labour trailing the opposition National Party in opinion polls.

The Labour caucus will vote on a new leader on Jan. 22, with the winner needing two-thirds support. If no-one has that, the contest will go to the wider party membership. It is expected that process will conclude no later than Feb. 7, Ardern said.

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[thenotorioussk]

The establishment shills are out in force in this comment section. Absolutely hilarious. Bye bye, globalist stooge!

[matthewedmundson]

Maybe she’ll lock herself in her home for years

[nprbiz]

Are these positive comments from actual real people?

[joshuaederer]

These are words from a career criminal set for execution for crimes against humanity.

[thegeniusofthecrowd]

This despot will stand trial for crimes against humanity.

[danielbelcher]

Thank God... One Tyrant down and a thousand to go

[silverlawz]

Now we wait for the real reason she’s resigning, can’t wait for the leaks

[thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo]

Only a zombie would believe this is a stunning announcement

[nicwelch]

Why is nobody allowed to criticize her on this platform?

[chelton]

She belongs in Jail for all the damage she’s done

[localenterprisebroadcastin]

So the horse is going out to pasture 🤔

[oldaccount]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the Twitter Elon Musk thing

[trainnerd]

“New Zealand dictator steps down“ there I fixed your title…

[johnk]

Can you call Joe and talk him into quitting too!

[tasteslikepennies]

Oh wow. You mean a woman that can't handle a man's job? The hell you say LOL

[rdjd]

Finally ! That Dictator is out! New Zealand people will be free again....

[bruceconstuble]

Translation: my banks won't cash the checks from the Chinese any longer.

[J.B.]

They need someone more insane to step up

[wendywoolley_]

I don’t know much about New Zealand, but I would love to see Lucy Lawless in charge 😊. 🕵️‍♀️

[edwardmyers]

Before she goes to jail and gets caught