Back in the day, it was boy bands who covered my walls to quench the thirst that in the 90s was simply known as 'a crush'. Posters of Aaron Carter, 5IVE, BSB, these were my spiked-hair-gel-wearing heroes. During iso, the rona, covidlyf, whatever you want to call it, however, a new type of crush has emerged - one on leaders who are able to actually, you know...lead. Whilst no politician or person is perfect (so don't @ me), below is a list of politicians that just seem to get their fans a little hot and heavy...
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, 2015-
Thirst trap credentials:
I mean...I'm not blind
He took a knee for #blacklivesmatter
He went to the airport to personally greet new refugees
He's LOL
Did I mention the pic?
Barack Obama, former POTUS, 2008-2016
Thirst trap credentials:
Those looks tho
First black man to serve in the White House
He curates Best Of Reading and Music lists that are profound and fun
He can dance
He wanted health care for all Americans
He legit loves his fam
He mic drops
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, 2017-
Thirst trap credentials:
I mean, she casually eradicated a virus that is a global pandemic...do we need to say any more?
Oh yes, she was elected when pregnant, has shown grace and empathy, and is basically leading the world in how politicians should behave RN
Dan Andrews, Premier of Victoria, 2014-
Thirst trap credentials:
Victorians froth Dan The Man. He has:
Ditched all the old school level crossings
Is pro-LGBT+, refugees, and just keeps creating opportunities like 3 year old kinder
Has been a strong AF leader during the Rona
He better be Getting On The Beers with us come Sep 1
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, 2011-
Thirst trap credentials:
For gun control cos we are no longer in the Wild Wild West
He seems to be one of the lone politicians in the US who gives a shit about coronavirus
He can have a lol about himself and his 'cuomosexuals'
John F. Kennedy Jnr. former POTUS 1961-1963
Thirst trap credentials:
Again...I have eyes.
He represents a time of hope, prosperity and change
He was for integration
Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend Indiana, 2012-2020
Thirst trap credentials:
First openly gay candidate to run for President of the United States
He has rescue dogs
Likeable af
He's clever - just watch this interview
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, 2017-
Thirst trap credentials:
I mean...you wouldn't kick him out of bed
His wife is 25 years older than him but their love seems hot af
Youngest president in French history (at 39)
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, 1994-1999
Thirst trap credentials:
The country's first black Head of State
Focused his terms on dismantling apartheid
Philanthropist
Survivor
All around beautiful human
