Justin Trudeau Caught On Camera Dancing At Taylor Swift Concert While Montreal Burns [WATCH]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sparked outrage over the weekend after a video of him dancing at a Taylor Swift concert emerged, showing the leader enjoying the show as violent protests unfolded in Montreal.

Trudeau acting like a teenage girl and showing off his friendship bracelets at a Taylor Swift concert

All while the country is RIOTING and on FIRE

What a pathetic leader this man is pic.twitter.com/hA2kh28kfr

— The Pleb Reporter (@truckdriverpleb) November 23, 2024

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Trudeau, who represents a district in Montreal, was in Toronto on Friday night to attend the concert, located about 280 miles west of Ottawa and 330 miles west of his constituency.

The video, which quickly went viral on X, shows Trudeau dancing and singing along to the song “You Don’t Own Me” before Swift took the stage.

While Montreal is currently burning to the ground, Trudeau is dancing to Taylor Swift. pic.twitter.com/9rjenCpCmN

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) November 23, 2024

The timing of the video drew criticism, as anti-NATO demonstrators were causing chaos in Montreal at the same time.

According to the Montreal Gazette, the protesters in Montreal set off smoke bombs, marched through the streets waving Palestinian flags, and engaged in violent confrontations with police.

Several cars were set on fire, and protesters threw small explosive devices and metal objects at officers.

The situation escalated when the group burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

While the chaos unfolded in his home city, Trudeau was seen enjoying himself at the concert in Toronto, a move that many found out of touch.

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

Social media users were quick to draw comparisons between the Canadian leader and Roman Emperor Nero, who is often remembered for “fiddling while Rome burned.”

Don Stewart, a Member of Parliament (MP) representing part of Toronto, called out Trudeau on X, criticizing his response to the unrest. “Lawless protesters run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest. The Prime Minister dances,” Stewart wrote. “This is the Canada built by the Liberal government. Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved.”

Lawless protestors run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest.

The Prime Minister dances.

This is the Canada built by the Liberal government.

Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved. pic.twitter.com/PVJvR6gtmf

— Don Stewart (@donstewartmp) November 23, 2024

In response to the violence in Montreal, Trudeau condemned the actions of the protesters, labeling their behavior “appalling.”

In a statement on social media on Saturday, Trudeau stated, “What we saw on the streets of Montreal last night was appalling. Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.” He also emphasized the need for accountability, saying, “The RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] are in communication with local police. There must be consequences, and rioters held accountable.”

What we saw on the streets of Montreal last night was appalling. Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.

The RCMP are in communication with local police. There must be consequences, and rioters held accountable.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 23, 2024

Despite his condemnation of the protests, many criticized Trudeau for his actions earlier in the evening, questioning his priorities as a national leader.

The contrast between his dancing at the concert and the violent events taking place in Montreal added fuel to the growing discontent over his handling of national issues.

As protests and violence continued to escalate in various parts of Canada, Trudeau’s response to the situation left many questioning his leadership.

Calls for stronger law enforcement and a more decisive approach to civil unrest have been growing, with critics pointing to the prime minister’s apparent detachment from the severity of the situation.

The incident has further ignited debates about the direction of Canada’s leadership under the Liberal government.

Imagine how I feel. I escaped all of this in the 1970s. I lived in peace for the next 20 years. But then, I started to notice a breathtaking change in Montreal. I stood on top of the mountain and screamed, and screamed, and screamed. But no one listened. Well, now I receive… https://t.co/iZYXlTNjap

— Gad Saad (@GadSaad) November 23, 2024

The ongoing protests have raised concerns about law and order in Canada, especially as violent clashes become more frequent.

The images of Trudeau dancing while chaos reigned in Montreal have left a lasting impression on many Canadians, with political opponents and social media users questioning the prime minister’s commitment to restoring peace and order in his country.

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