A Canadian Got Arrested After A NYE Gathering & Donald Trump Jr. Called It 'Insanity'

He warned Americans to "wake the hell up."
Managing Editor, Canada

Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has taken to social media to criticize an arrest that took place in Gatineau, Quebec.

Retweeting a video of a Canadian getting arrested for attending a private gathering on New Year’s Eve, Trump Jr. described the scene as “insanity.”

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This is insanity and it’s coming here soon if you don’t wake the hell up.   Donald Trump Jr.

As part of the tweet, the American president’s son suggested that similar confrontations could come to the United States unless people “wake the hell up.”

The clip shows a person being removed from a household in Quebec and taken to the ground by police officers.

According to Gatineau Police, officers were responding to a complaint about a private gathering of six people.

Such events are currently banned under the province's COVID-19 restrictions.

"The individuals were recalcitrant and refused to cooperate,” Gatineau Police said in a statement, per CTV News. 

“The individual arrested in the video had assaulted a police officer, hitting him in the face a few times." 

Attendees were issued with $1,500 fines and those arrested were later released at the scene.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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