Castro daughter interview revives Trudeau parentage rumor

Speculation about the parentage of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resurfaced following a televised interview with the daughter of the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. During the interview, Alina Fernandez declined to directly deny long-running rumors that Trudeau could be her half-brother.

The exchange occurred on a news program, where the host asked Fernandez about the persistent claims. Fernandez responded by saying, "The only thing I can say is that his mother used to visit the country very often." When pressed further, she offered no additional denial, stating she would not initiate contact with Trudeau but that he would be welcome to do so. The host characterized the response as a "half answer."

These rumors have circulated for years, often fueled by perceived physical similarities between a younger Trudeau and Castro and by past comments from Trudeau's mother, Margaret Trudeau, regarding her relationship with the Cuban leader. The speculation saw a recent revival following the 2026 publication of a book by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which mentioned the claim, and after the 2025 death of Castro's eldest son, Fidelito, though Cuban media reports of...