Truck Drivers Boycott Over Trump Fraud Ruling
Supporters of former President Donald Trump among truck drivers have expressed their intention to boycott deliveries to New York City, reacting to the civil fraud ruling that imposed more than $350 million in fines on him.
Judgment Details
On February 16, Judge Arthur Engoron determined that Trump, along with his sons, associates, and properties, were liable for tens of millions of dollars in fraud. While Trump and his business interests were ordered to pay over $350 million plus interest, his sons faced about $4 million in penalties. This ruling has sparked considerable discontent among truck drivers nationwide.
Voices from the Trucking Community
A social media user known as Chicago Ray shared a video on X after the judgment, stating, “I’ve been discussing this with drivers for over an hour and talked to about 10 of them.” He announced that truckers would begin denying loads to New York City starting Monday.
Expressions of Frustration
Chicago Ray remarked, “I can’t predict how many truckers will refuse loads to NYC, but they will definitely find out what happens.” Dressed in a Trump hat, he expressed frustration, saying truckers are fed up with leftist opposition to Trump and added, “Our bosses won’t mind if we bypass our NYC loads.”
Boosting the Boycott
The video gained momentum, with the phrase “Boycott NYC” trending on X, accumulating over 13,000 mentions as of Sunday morning. The actual impact of this boycott remains uncertain, but Chicago Ray’s sentiments resonate with other opponents of the ruling.
Support for Trump
Elena Cardone, spouse of prominent investor Grant Cardone, launched a GoFundMe campaign titled “Stand with Trump; Fund the $355M Unjust Judgment,” promising that all proceeds would support Trump’s legal defense against what she views as an unfair judgment. Since its inception, the fund has raised over $240,000.
Public Reaction and Future Implications
The backlash against this civil fraud ruling might signal broader public sentiment regarding the legal challenges Trump is currently facing in both federal and state courts.
