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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash after videos surfaced of him attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while violent riots erupted in Montreal. Middle East tensions set off the protests, which turned into altercations between police and pro-Palestinian protesters that led to arrests and serious property damage.
Tonight, while Justin Trudeau is partying it up in Toronto, I was meeting with several members of the Jewish community of Montreal.Meanwhile, this is our hometown tonight. The proHamas crowd emboldened by Mr. Trudeau’s pledge to arrest the Israeli PM. Hope you had fun at the… pic.twitter.com/mJEU3etzPr
— Senator Leo Housakos (@SenatorHousakos) November 23, 2024
Montreal Protests Turn Violent
Don't know if one should laugh or cry @futures06 A 52 year old man ——> acting like a 14 year old girl at Taylor Swift concert in Torontowhile occupying the position of ——> Prime Minister of Canada. . pic.twitter.com/JK22TmMPDZ
— Infinitus Capital (@InfinitusCap) November 23, 2024
A nonviolent protest in Montreal turned violent on Friday. According to The Mint, protesters and police battled, breaking windows, destroying cars, and allegedly setting fire to an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After protesters threw metal items and tiny explosive devices, police used chemical irritants to separate the throng, according to The Financial Express.
Trudeau is dancing at the Taylor Swift concert while Montreal burnsWords cannot describe how much I despise this manpic.twitter.com/hCq4t0HBYS
— The Pleb 🌍 Reporter (@truckdriverpleb) November 23, 2024
For attacking police officers and impeding law enforcement, three people were taken into custody. 85,000 Quebec students went on strike for two days, demanding that colleges cut their links to Israel at the same time as the riots. During the protests, demonstrators performed Nazi salutes and charged NATO of enabling what they referred to as "genocide."
Trudeau Attends Concert Amid Crisis
At a Taylor Swift performance, Trudeau was captured on camera dancing and handing out friendship bracelets while violence raged in Montreal. The videos received harsh condemnation from social media users after being extensively circulated online. In reference to the historical assertion that Nero performed music while Rome burnt, many people likened him to the Roman Emperor, the Mint reported.
According to ancient tradition, the degenerate Emperor Nero got on stage and recited poetry while Rome burned.Here's Trudeau dancing at tonight's Taylor Swift concert after doubling the debt to $1.2 trillion and creating a housing crisis by opening Canada's borders. pic.twitter.com/EAibAgEuvZ
— Riley Donovan (@valdombre) November 23, 2024
One social media post stated, “Montreal is burning, and Trudeau is handing out bracelets at a Taylor Swift concert.” Another user described his behavior as “juvenile,” commenting on his dance moves and presence at the event.
Political Fallout
Politicians’ dissatisfaction was heightened by Trudeau’s actions. Trudeau’s absence during the crisis was attacked by Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, who claimed on social media that the prime minister was attending a concert in Toronto while he was in Montreal talking with members of the Jewish community.
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Nato rioters light Canada’s second largest city up in flames. Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau is dancing to Taylor Swift. pic.twitter.com/qIQmxhygCe
— Eli Kowaz – איליי קואז (@elikowaz) November 23, 2024
Justin Trudeau refuses to condemn the anti-semitic riots in Montreal.He has time to dance & do selfies.But he’s too busy to condemn a violent Hamas takeover of our streets.Not worth the chaos. pic.twitter.com/053h0NMqIW
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) November 23, 2024
The Economic Times noted that Trudeau was also criticized for endorsing the arrest order against Netanyahu issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Several Canadian politicians have criticized the prime minister's reaffirmation of Canada's adherence to international law. News18 claims that both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian organizations have become more vocal in their opposition of this action.