A stark contrast unfolded in Canada this week, highlighting a deep divide in leadership and public sentiment. While violent protests erupted in Montreal, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto, drawing ire for his apparent detachment from the turmoil.
The protests in Montreal began as demonstrations against a NATO summit held in the city, where international delegates discussed the organization’s strategic goals.
However, the gathering quickly spiraled into chaos, with pro-Palestinian protesters unleashing violence and destruction.
According to reports, demonstrators set cars ablaze, shattered store windows, and hurled small explosive devices at police officers.
Terrorism on our streets and Trudeau doesn’t care.
Pro-Hamas riots are taking place in Montreal, meanwhile Trudeau is at a Taylor Swift concert displaying his cringe dance moves. pic.twitter.com/0wpXUgRNFa
— Canada Proud (@WeAreCanProud) November 23, 2024
An effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burned in the street as protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners, releasing red smoke bombs to create an atmosphere of anarchy.
Montreal police struggled to maintain order, employing crowd-control measures to disperse the rioters. Authorities confirmed three arrests for assaults on police officers and obstruction of justice.
Footage of the mayhem