{"id":1247311,"date":"2022-01-27T12:38:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T17:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1247311"},"modified":"2022-01-27T12:38:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T17:38:31","slug":"canadians-furious-after-trudeaus-fringe-minority-comment-as-thousands-of-truckers-head-to-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadians-furious-after-trudeaus-fringe-minority-comment-as-thousands-of-truckers-head-to-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadians Furious After Trudeau\u2019s \u2018Fringe Minority\u2019 Comment As Thousands Of Truckers Head to Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcanadians-furious-after-trudeaus-fringe-minority-comment-as-thousands-of-truckers-head-to-capital%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1247311&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau referred to the nation\u2019s truck convoy headed to Ottawa as a \u201cfringe minority\u201d as up to a half-million people are reportedly headed toward the nation\u2019s capital in opposition to the nation\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truck drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Trudeau shared the comments in response to a reporter\u2019s question on the Truckers for Freedom convoy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe small, fringe minority of people who are on their way to Ottawa, who are holding unacceptable views that they are expressing, do not represent the views of Canadians who have been there for each other, who know that following the science and stepping up to protect each other is the best way to continue to ensure our freedoms, our rights, our values as a country,\u201d Trudeau said.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TruckersForFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TruckersForFreedom<\/a> convoy is a &#8220;small fringe minority&#8221; who holds &#8220;unacceptable views.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cdnpoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cdnpoli<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ItH66oo9Nv\">pic.twitter.com\/ItH66oo9Nv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 True North (@TrueNorthCentre) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TrueNorthCentre\/status\/1486473753991299072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Trudeau commented on the \u201cfringe minority,\u201d the Truckers for Freedom convoy became the longest convoy in the world as of a variety of reports on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CANADA \u2013 The longest Convoy in the world. Truckers make their way with<br \/>Supporters lining the way, cheering from bridges, delivering food, drinks and buying fuel.<\/p>\n<p>Trudeau has a problem here, a big one.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TruckersForFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TruckersForFreedom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#COVID19<\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4Ix8yz8ZqY\">pic.twitter.com\/4Ix8yz8ZqY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bernie&#8217;s Tweets (@BernieSpofforth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BernieSpofforth\/status\/1486250798015299587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some have said the number of people involved in the convoy is now estimated at 500,000 people and 50,000 trucks.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: The number of truckers, family members and supporters descending on Ottawa is now estimated at 500,000 people 50,000+ trucks. <br \/>Yes, you read that right. Estimated half a million people.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TruckerConvoy2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TruckerConvoy2022<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TruckersForFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TruckersForFreedom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2nZwaK9gKg\">pic.twitter.com\/2nZwaK9gKg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Quiggin Report Podcast (@QuigginReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/QuigginReport\/status\/1485422780015329281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 24, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thousands of supporters have lined the roadways of Canada in support of the effort. Miles of sounding horns and shouts of support have sprung up across the nation.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Canada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Canada<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TruckersForFreedom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TruckersForFreedom<\/a> <br \/>The people stand with Truckers NOT Trudeau <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VwLcxPPDLh\">pic.twitter.com\/VwLcxPPDLh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Snezhana \u2626\ufe0f (@Snezhana_Slav) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Snezhana_Slav\/status\/1485299570460430336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 23, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The growing convoy continues to build momentum as truckers head toward the nation\u2019s capital of Ottawa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t be surprised if we have 150,000 trucks and truckers and a total of 700,000 people by the time we hit Ottawa,\u201d Northern BC organizer Art Meise of Prince George&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kelownanow.com\/news\/news\/National_News\/Interior_truckers_joining_massive_and_amazing_Freedom_Convoy_2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a>&nbsp;Kelowna Now.<\/p>\n<p>Former NHL player and two-time Olympic gold medalist Theo Fleury addressed Trudeau\u2019s response in an interview on \u201cThe Ingraham Angle\u201d on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now in Canada, we have one of the biggest revolutions happening\u2026.Right now there\u2019s 50,000 truckers and about 1.4 million people headed to the parliament in Ottawa. And they\u2019re going to stay there until Trudeau resigns,\u201d Fluery said.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Former NHL player Theo Fleury on The Ingraham Angle:<br \/>\u201cRight now in Canada we have one of the biggest revolutions happening. Right now there\u2019s 50,000 truckers and about 1.4 million people headed to the parliament in Ottawa. And they\u2019re going to stay there until Trudeau resigns\u201d \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ngWyJlr5US\">pic.twitter.com\/ngWyJlr5US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WvO-N \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1\ud83d\udc8e\u2764\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udcab\ud83e\udd85\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 (@NassauWillem) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NassauWillem\/status\/1486464435006984192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The truck convoy has been filled with a variety of controversies, including a massive GoFundMe effort that has been put on hold by the fundraising platform. The Daily Wire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/truckers-against-vax-mandate-raise-millions-gofundme-withholds-funds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><em>GoFundMe has blocked access to over $4.5 million raised by a Canadian trucker \u201cFreedom Convoy\u201d protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The fundraising campaign had received donations from more than 60,000 donors as of Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-block-container\"><em>\u201cWe require that fundraisers be transparent about the flow of funds and have a clear plan for how those funds will be spent. In this case, we are in touch with the organizer to verify that information,\u201d Rachel Hollis, a GoFundMe spokeswoman, said in an email,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/business\/2022\/01\/25\/trucker-convoys-4-million-in-fundraising-frozen-by-gofundme.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according<\/a>&nbsp;to the Toronto Star.<\/em><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GoFundMe confirms trucker freedom convoy funds being held until \u2018clear plan\u2019 is revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aNZ9WKPglH\">https:\/\/t.co\/aNZ9WKPglH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Dg2u28voXD\">pic.twitter.com\/Dg2u28voXD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Global National (@GlobalNational) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlobalNational\/status\/1486055680893022209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-block-container\"><em>\u201cFunds will be safely held until the organizer is able to provide the documentation to our team about how funds will be properly distributed,\u201d the report added.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Many Canadian truck drivers are participating due to a January 15 deadline that forces unvaccinated drivers to observe a two-week quarantine and COVID-19 test before crossing into Canada from the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. also implemented new restrictions starting January 22 that will require non-U.S. individuals entering the nation at the Canadian border to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau referred to the nation\u2019s truck convoy headed to Ottawa as a \u201cfringe minority\u201d as up to a half-million people are reportedly headed toward the nation\u2019s capital in opposition to the nation\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truck drivers. 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