Trudeau faces backlash for partying as Montreal burns
- Pro-Palestinian protests turned violent in Montreal, with demonstrators engaging in looting and property damage.
- While unrest occurred, Justin Trudeau was seen dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto, which angered many critics.
- Trudeau condemned the violence but faced significant political backlash for his absence during the crisis.
In Canada, protests erupted in Montreal as pro-Palestinian demonstrators organized a riot against NATO and Israel. The event resulted in violence, property damage, and injuries among both protesters and police. Authorities reported that protesters were burning effigies and damaging cars and buildings. Amidst these events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto, approximately 330 miles away from the riots. His apparent indifference toward the crisis sparked outrage from various political figures, including members of Parliament and Quebec Premier François Legault, who condemned the violence and criticized Trudeau’s actions. Trudeau eventually acknowledged the situation, condemning antisemitism and violence, while critics urged for the restoration of law and order.