Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 37, is going viral with her witty answer to a disturbing question from a reporter. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, she received another comment about her age and gender.
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Marin, 37, was just 34 when she became Finland’s prime minister in December 2019. CNN and Washington Post journalist Fareed Zakaria brings up the issue again, starting by saying he knows she doesn’t like talking about it. “And not you,” is the witty response. “You know, we don’t have to go that way.” But Zakaria continues to try, after which Marin answers him sharply and clearly.
See also. Late last year, a journalist asked Marine and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if their first meeting took place because they were young female leaders.
See also. Omar Marin also drew her criticism last year when party photos of her went viral
See also. I’ve had a lot of support from other women
See also. The open-haired Marin also apologized, saying she had lost the fun
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