Montreal Riots Erupt During Trudeau's Concert Outing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlash after attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while violent protests erupted in Montreal. The protests, coinciding with an anti-NATO demonstration, involved pro-Palestinian activists clashing with police, smashing windows, and setting cars ablaze. Many social media users expressed outrage, likening Trudeau's concert attendance to that of Emperor Nero ignoring Rome's destruction, while others defended him as simply enjoying a family moment. The unrest began with a protest against NATO's parliamentary assembly and escalated with rioters burning an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Critics, including Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, condemned Trudeau's apparent indifference to the violence occurring in his home district. Police reported three arrests amidst the chaos as they attempted to regain control of the situation.