A coalition of truckers has declared their intent to halt shipments in and out of New York City following a controversial court ruling fining former President Donald Trump $355 million. This decision could exacerbate the strain on the Big Apple, already grappling with the influx of over 170,000 migrants in the past two years.
The protest movement gained traction after numerous social media posts garnered widespread attention, eventually becoming the lead story on Fox News’ website over the weekend.
Truckers are voicing their opposition to Judge Arthur Engoron’s verdict in a case brought forth by New York Attorney General Tish James (D), alleging fraud in the valuation of Trump’s properties.
Across social platforms, many truckers expressed solidarity with the movement. One driver emphasized their belief in God and love for the country, aligning themselves with Trump due to his perceived support for the trucking community.
Do you support the boycotting of NYC shipments by truckers?
New Yorkers better stock up because it’s happening!
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— josette caruso (@josettecaruso) February 18, 2024
The call for the boycott stems from conservative claims of election interference, echoing arguments previously made by the former president.
In a show of support, Trump’s backers launched a GoFundMe campaign to aid in covering his legal expenses. The “Stand with Trump: Fund the $355M Unjust Judgment” initiative had amassed over $350,000 in donations by the weekend.
This development follows a recent high-profile trucker protest, where convoys traveled to Texas and Arizona to denounce the ongoing migrant crisis.
Under the banner of the Take Our Country Back movement, well-attended rallies near the U.S.-Mexico border featured appearances by figures like former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), who criticized the federal government for what she termed “sanctioning” the border influx. Other notable attendees included musician Ted Nugent.
