Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's former prime minister, experienced a sharp turn in public sentiment just before her resignation. An encounter at Auckland airport exemplified this shift, as a woman accused her of 'ruining the country,' showcasing a troubling rise in anger toward public figures. Ardern reflected on feeling out of touch with a growing rage that challenges progressive values. She had been a symbol of empathy and rational politics, addressing significant issues like gun reform, but now felt the heat of a public increasingly hostile to leadership.
In a pivotal moment, Jacinda Ardern sensed a turning tide against her, feeling the abrupt shift from public gratitude to unexpected rage.
Ardern had represented progressive values worldwide, creating a kinder political environment that now seems lost amid rising anger directed at politicians.
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