Justin Trudeau Criticized for Attending Taylor Swift Concert During Montreal Protests

The Canadian Prime Minister faced backlash for dancing at a Toronto concert while violent anti-NATO demonstrations unfolded in Montreal.

Justin Trudeau attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Toronto on Friday night with his family, where he was seen dancing and distributing friendship bracelets.
The timing of his attendance drew criticism as violent anti-NATO protests erupted in Montreal, involving property damage, vehicle fires, and clashes with police.
Protesters in Montreal burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, smashed windows, and set off smoke bombs, prompting police to use chemical irritants and make arrests.
Social media users and politicians compared Trudeau’s actions to Nero's infamous 'fiddling while Rome burned,' questioning his priorities during the unrest in his home city.
Trudeau condemned the violence in Montreal the following day, calling it 'appalling' and stating that those responsible must face consequences.