Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin reaffirmed on Friday that she had never used drugs and said she had taken a drug test to allay suspicions, after a video of her partying with friends drew criticism.
Widely shared on social media and published by various outlets, the video shows the prime minister, 36, dancing without restraint with a group of people.
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“These videos are private, they were filmed in private places,” the prime minister said. “I was spending an evening with friends.”
Sanna Marin’s dancing was criticized by some who considered it behavior unbecoming of a prime minister, while others felt she was entitled to be entertained at a private party. Controversial rumors have also circulated about comments made by unidentified people about narcotics.
“To allay any suspicion, I took a drug test today,” he told reporters at his residence.
Results are expected within a week and will be published, he added.
“I’ve never used drugs”
The prime minister admitted to drinking alcohol. But he claimed that he had not witnessed drug use by any of the participants.
“Never in my life, not even in my youth, did I take drugs,” he said Friday.
Most of the criticism has focused on the fact that she was serving as Prime Minister at the time. Questions have been raised as to whether she would have been able to make the right decisions in a sudden crisis.
“My ability to function was good. I didn’t expect to have a meeting,” Sanna Marin said Friday.
Sanna Marin, who was nominated in 2019 at the age of 34, has previously faced criticism for parties held at her residence.
Source: BFM TV
