Canadian Politicians Criticize Trudeau for Calling Truckers ‘Racist’ for Resisting His Aggressive COVID Policies

Conservative politicians in Canada are holding Trudeau and other lawmakers’ feet to the fire about calling the mass of demonstrators at the nation’s capitol racist.

QUICK FACTS:
TRUDEAU’S COMMENTS:
  • During his remarks, Trudeau referred to “hateful rhetoric,” “Nazi symbolism” and “racist imagery” that he asserted have characterized the convoy.
  • “I know you’re wondering about what you saw in our capital this weekend,” Trudeau read to the camera from a prepared statement. “Freedom of expression, assembly, and association are cornerstones of democracy, but Nazi symbolism, racist imagery, and desecration of war memorials are not.”
  • He did not comment on the fact that there have yet to be any arrests during the weekend rallies and worldwide support behind the Canadians.
  • “Over the past few days, Canadians were shocked and frankly disgusted by the behaviour displayed by some people protesting in our nation’s capital. I want to be very clear – we are not intimidated by those who hurl insults and abuse at small business workers and steal food from the homeless. We won’t give in to those who fly racist flags; we won’t cave to those who engage in vandalism or dishonour the memory of our Veterans.”
BACKGROUND:
  • The Canadian “Freedom Convoy” was estimated to be around 45 miles in length by the time it reached Ottawa, the nation’s capital, according to The Gateway Pundit.
  • The rally of truckers and regular citizens was prompted by the protest of vaccine mandates for truckers and other industries across the nation.

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